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| ASSOCHAM J&K Submits Representation on Strengthening Solar Policy for Industrial Sector | | |
Jammu, January 09 (Scoop News)-A delegation of the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Jammu & Kashmir Council, led by Mr. Manik Batra, Chairman, and Mr. Bhupesh Gupta, Co-Chairman, today met Dr. Arun Manhas, Director, Industries & Commerce, Jammu & Kashmir, and submitted a detailed representation seeking strengthening and effective implementation of the Solar Policy for the industrial sector in the Union Territory.
CA Aditya Suri and Mr. Amit Khajuria, Assistant Director, ASSOCHAM J&K Council, were also present during the meeting.
During the interaction, the ASSOCHAM delegation highlighted that Jammu & Kashmir has immense potential for rooftop and captiv... |
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| | Bhaderwah gears up for 2-day Winter Festival 2026 | | Adequate arrangements put in place to attract tourists: DC |  Doda, January 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh today said that the District administration has made best possible arrangements for the success of Bhaderwah Winter Festival scheduled to be held on 17th and 18th January 2026 at Gul Danda and New Bus Stand Bhaderwah.
Speaking to media persons here, the DC stated that the festival aims to promote winter tourism, showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region and boost local economic activities by attracting tourists from across the country. “Tourism Department has planned the festival as a mega event, featuring colou... |
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| | Swachhtantra 2.0 launched in Kishtwar | | DC flags off mega cleanliness drive ahead of R-Day 2026 |  Kishtwar,January 09 (Scoop News)-As a prelude to the Republic Day 2026 celebrations, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today launched Swachhtantra Campaign 2.0 here from Mini Secretariat New DC Office Complex.
The Swachhtantra 2.0 campaign was organised by the Municipal Council in collaboration with the District Administration and is being observed under the inspiring theme, “Pride in Democracy – Pride in Cleanliness,” as a prelude to the upcoming Republic Day 2026 celebrations.
The event launched with an objective to promote cleanliness, civic responsibility and public ... |
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| | DC inaugurates first edition of Devika Premier League in Udhampur | |  Udhampur,January 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai today inaugurated the first edition of the Devika Premier League. The event marked a significant milestone in the sports history of the district by introducing player auction system, wherein players were selected by team owners through a competitive bidding process, lending the tournament a professional league format.
A total of eight teams are participating in the League. The Tournament shall be played in a league format, ensuring maximum participation and ample competitive exposure for the players.
The inaugural ... |
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| | Viksit Bharat GRAM G Bill to end irregularities, strengthen rural economy, benefit the poor: Sat Sharma | | BJP holds state-level workshop on VB-GRAM G at Jammu | |
Jammu, January 09 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, said that the Viksit Bharat GRAM G (VB-GRAM G) Bill is a decisive reform aimed at ending long-standing irregularities in rural employment schemes and ensuring transparent, need-based benefits for the poor. He was addressing a workshop organized under the VB-GRAM G Janajagaran Abhiyan at the BJP headquarters, Jammu.
The workshop was attended by J&K BJP General Secretary and Convenor VB-GRAM G Janajagaran Abhiyan Baldev Singh Billawaria, General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Gopal Mahajan, DDC Chairpersons Bharat Bhushan, Col Maan Singh, and Keshav Dutt Sharma, and MLA RS Pathania, besides party office ... |
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| | Devyani Rana reviews Power & Health Deptts working in Nagrota | | emphasises need for filling vacant posts | |
Jammu, January 08 (Scoop News)-MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana, on Tuesday chaired an extensive, people-centric review meeting of the Power Development Department (PDD) and the Health & Medical Education Department to assess their functioning and address pressing public concerns in the Nagrota constituency. The meeting focused on strengthening essential services, with particular emphasis on the needs of poor and vulnerable sections of society.
The review was attended by the Superintending Engineer, JPDCL, along with Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers and Junior Engineers of the Power Development Department. From the Health sector, Chief Medical Officer Ja... |
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| | Crime Branch Jammu registers 11 FIR4s in multiple fraud | | |
Jammu, January 08 (Scoop News)- The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Jammu of Crime Branch J&K has registered 11 FIRs against individuals involved in impersonation, cheating, fraud, forgery of revenue records, and misuse of official positions by revenue officials, leading to the duping of innocent people on the pretext of providing jobs.
The FIRs were registered following written complaints received from complainants. After thorough assessment on factual and legal grounds, the allegations were found to involve serious offences including fraud, impersonation, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and abuse of official authority.
According to officials, the complaints pertain to a wide range of frau... |
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| | Director SDD reviews functioning of Govt Polytechnic Jammu | | |
Jammu, January 07 (Scoop News)- Director Skill Development Department (SDD) Jammu & Kashmir, Shahzad Alam undertook an extensive visit today to Government Polytechnic Jammu to review the overall functioning of the institution and assess the facilities available for students.
The Director was received by the Principal, Er Talet Mahmood along with senior faculty members.
During the visit, the Director conducted a comprehensive tour of the campus, inspecting academic blocks, laboratories and workshops to assess the availability and condition of infrastructure and machinery. He paid particular attention to the Electrical Engineering laboratories, where he interacted with the faculty mem... |
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| | Cancellation of SMVDSB Medical College severe blow to Jammu’s aspirations: Bhalla | | |
Jammu, January 07 (Scoop News)-JKPCC Working President and former Minister, Shri Raman Bhalla, has intensified his mass contact programmes across the RS Pura–Jammu South Assembly constituency, reaching out to people from diverse sections of society to understand their hardships, anxieties, and expectations. During these extensive door-to-door interactions and public meetings, Bhalla patiently listened to grievances and assured the people that the Indian National Congress remains firmly committed to justice, equity, democratic values, and inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir.
Raman Bhalla expressed grave concern over the distressing condition of farmers, who have suffered massiv... |
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| | Devyani Rana Reviews Education Infrastructure and Academic Performance in Nagrota | | Implores Government Support for Flood-Damaged School Infrastructure | |
Jammu,January 07 (Scoop News)- MLA Nagrota, Ms. Devyani Rana, today chaired an extensive review meeting of the School Education Department to assess the status of education infrastructure and academic performance in government schools across the Nagrota Assembly Constituency, with special emphasis on schools damaged due to recent floods.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Jammu, Deputy Chief Education Officer (Dy. CEO), Jammu, and Principals and Heads of various government schools functioning within the constituency. The interaction focused on assessing academic performance, availability of teaching staff, infrastructure facilities, enrollment trends, and t... |
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| | One-Day Seminar of Jammu & Kashmir Senior Citizens Council Held at Jammu | | |
Jammu,January 07 (Scoop News)- A one-day seminar under the banner of the Jammu & Jammu, Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)- Kashmir Senior Citizens Council was held today at K. L. Sehgal Hall, Cultural Academy, Jammu. The seminar was chaired by Mr. Mohammad Gafoor Dar, Chairman of the Council, and witnessed participation of senior citizens from all regions of Jammu and Kashmir, including the Kashmir Valley.
Several central body office bearers and senior leaders participated in and addressed the seminar, including Mr. Abdul Majeed Bicho, Sardar Kulwant Singh, Mr. Balwan Singh Jamwal, Mr. Mohammad Aslam Khan, and Mr. Ghulam Hussain Wani, besides district presidents, vice presidents, and... |
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| | J&K IMPARD, DARPG, DoPG hold training on Sevottam for Grievance Redress at BGSBU | | | Rajouri, January 06 (Scoop News)- A training programme on Sevottam for effective grievance redress for the districts of Rajouri and Poonch was today organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (J&K IMPARD) in collaboration with the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), GoI and Department of Public Grievances (DoPG), J&K at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU).
The programme commenced with an introductory lecture on Good Governance and the Sevottam Framework for public service delivery by Professor Reva Sharma, In-charge Academics and Nodal Officer (Sevottam), J&K IMPARD. She elaborated on citizen... |
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| | BJP committed to Border belt development, and people welfare: Sat Sharma | | BJP holds Poonch district meet at Jammu | |
Jammu, January 06 (Scoop News)-Sat Sharma CA, President, J&K BJP and MP (Rajya Sabha), along with BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, presided over an organizational meeting of Poonch district at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
The meeting was attended by J&K BJP Vice-President Dr. Shehnaz Ganai, BJP General Secretary Gopal Mahajan, District President Poonch Gurdeep Singh Khalsa, former MLC Pardeep Sharma, senior leaders Sunil Gupta and Mohd. Rafiq Chishti, besides others.
Addressing the meeting, Sat Sharma said that Poonch holds immense strategic and geo-political importance and the BJP is fully conscious of the aspirations, challenges, and sensitivities... |
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| | Bhalla raises alarm over mounting public distress left unaddressed in J&K | | |
Jammu, January 06 (Scoop News)- As part of the ongoing mass contact programme, JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla today visited various areas of the RS Pura–Jammu South constituency, where he interacted extensively with local residents to listen to their grievances and concerns. During the visit, people highlighted issues related to unemployment, basic civic amenities, water and power supply, and everyday administrative difficulties affecting their lives.Raman Bhalla patiently heard the problems raised by the public and assured them that the Indian National Congress stands firmly with the people and will continue to raise their genuine demands at every appropriate forum. He reiterated... |
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| | Satish Sharma applauds BIG JKPL for promoting youth, sports in J&K | | | Jammu, January 06 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today lauded the organisers of the BIG Jammu & Kashmir Premier League (BIG JKPL) 2025–26 for creating a vibrant and professional sporting platform for the youth of Jammu & Kashmir.
The Minister was speaking after attending the grand finale and prize distribution ceremony of the BIG JKPL at the University of Jammu Ground, where Royal Goodwill Cricket Club emerged champions after a thrilling final.
Satish Sharma felicitated the winning and runner-up teams and congratulated the players for displaying exceptional sportsmanship,... |
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| | Harleen Kaur reviews NH projects; emphasises adherence to quality standards, timeliness | | |
Jammu, January 06 (Scoop News)-Director Highways, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H), Harleen Kaur, today chaired a review meeting on ongoing National Highway projects at the office of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
The meeting was attended by senior officers of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The progress of various ongoing highway projects was reviewed in detail, with a focus on physical and financial status, timelines and key implementation issues.
The Director H... |
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