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| CS finalises the roadmap, timelines and manpower framework for Census 2027 | | |
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards preparations for Census 2027, a Union Territory Level Census Coordination Committee meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo here.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Planning, Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners of all districts, senior officers of the UT Administration and officers of the Directorate of Census Operations.
The Chief Secretary underscored the need for close coordination between the UT Administration and the Census Directorate and directed all Deputy Commissioners to extend full support to ensure smooth, ... |
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| | Congress Intensifies “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram” in J&K | | Renaming of MGNREGA driven by political vendetta: Raman Bhalla | |
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)- JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla today continued the Congress party’s mass outreach campaign under the banner of “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram”, launched by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), to protest against the Union Government’s decision to change the name of the historic Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) at village Tootray, Panchayat Meshian, Block RS Pura. The awareness programme was organized by Tarsem Lal to educate people about the far-reaching implications of this move and to mobiliser public opinion in defence of one of India’s most transformative welfare legislations. Prominent among those who accompanied Bh... |
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| | Child Protection Training Focusing Preventing Suicides held at Jammu | | |
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)-District Administration Jammu, in collaboration with National Development Foundation Jammu, and with support from HDFC Bank Parivartan Programme, anchored by Bharat Cares, organised a one-day training on Child Protection, focusing on Child Rights and prevention of suicides among Children and Students.
The training was held on the initiative of District Magistrate Jammu Sh. Rakesh Minhas, the Programme was inaugurated by Sh. Sher Singh ADDC Jammu, while Sh. AjayPal Singh, Joint Director/CPO Jammu, Mr. Pankaj Anand PO ICDS, Jammu, Mr. Ajeet Sharma CEO Jammu, Dr Preeti DSWO, Ms. Farha Nishat DYSP HQ, Dr Rupali ALC , Ms. Ridhi from Bharat Cares and around 75 o... |
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| | BJP spokespersons condemn Mehbooba Mufti’s divisive and communal politics | | |
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)-The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has once again exposed her divisive, rabidly communal, and anti-Jammu political mindset by selectively projecting the demand for divisional status for Rajouri–Poonch and the erstwhile Doda district under the garb of “administrative convenience.” Fully aware of the polarising nature of her politics, Ms Mufti herself conceded that her proposal would face opposition.
Mehbooba Mufti’s political conduct, as is well established, has consistently been divisive and communal. Her politics revolves around sectarian appeasement, identity-based mobilisation, and positions that... |
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| | J&K ACB traps and Arrests Four Officials including PWD Employees, Patwari and ASI | | for in three separate trap Cases for demanding and accepting bribe | | J&K ACB traps and Arrests Four Officials including PWD Employees, Patwari and ASI for in three separate trap Cases for demanding and accepting bribe
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption bureau today arrested four officials for demanding and accepting bribe. One case was registered at PS ACB Udhampur whereas 02 cases were registered at PS ACB Rajouri.
ACB received a complaint that Anil Jamwal, Jr. Assistant posted in the office of Superintending Engineer PWD R&B Udhampur and Jeet Kumar Computer operator posted in the office of Executive Engineer PWD R&B Udhampur demanded the bribe from the complainant for issuance of contractor card. Since, the ... |
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| | AJKSGRDS to celebrate 649th Parkash Utsav of Sant Guru Ravidass Ji on Feb 1 | | Shobha Yatra on Jan 28 | |
Jammu, January 19 (Scoop News)-The All J&K Shree Guru Ravidass Sabha (SGRDS) will celebrate the 649th Parkash Utsav of Sant Shiromani Shree Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj on 1 February 2026, while a grand Shobha Yatra (Nagar Kirtan) will be taken out on 28 January 2026, as announced by Convenor Er. R.C. Bhasin during a well-attended press conference here today.
The meeting, which was attended by executive members of the ad-hoc body, prominent biradari members, representatives of branch Sabhas, Satsang Society and Sikanderpur Trust, informed that the Shobha Yatra will commence from Krishna Nagar Gurudwara at 11:00 am on 28 January. The procession will pass through various markets of Jammu ... |
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| | DC Kishtwar reviews progress on digitisation of land records | | | Kishtwar,January 18 (Scoop News)-: Deputy Commissioner, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today reviewed the progress of digitisation and freezing of Jamabandis in district Kishtwar in the presence of Special Secretary (Revenue), Ghulam Rasool.
The officers at the meeting evaluated the on-ground implementation of Revenue Department reforms. The department was asked to carry out the process strictly in accordance to the prescribed guidelines.
Tehsildar Nirbhay Sharma, while giving a Power Point presentation, highlighted the overall progress achieved in the district in the digitisation and freezing of Jamabandis.
It was informed that district profile reflects a substantial workload, comprising 15... |
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| | AICC Member slams BJP Govt for renaming MGNREGA | | raises alarm over burning issues in J&K UT | |
Jammu, January 18 (Scoop News)- Senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and Member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) today strongly criticized the BJP-led government at the Centre for its decision to change the name of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), terming it an act driven by “political vendetta rather than public interest.”
Addressing a public meeting , the senior Congress leader said that MGNREGA is not merely a scheme but a historic, rights-based legislation enacted by the UPA government to provide employment security and dignity to rural households. “Changing the name of MGNREGA reflects the BJP’s ... |
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| | Winter Carnival enthralls thousands at Bhaderwah with star performances, cultural extravaganza | |  Doda, January 18 (Scoop News)-The second day of the Winter Carnival 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and splendor at New Bus Stand, Bhaderwah, today drawing a massive gathering of locals and tourists alike.
The mega event was organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with the District Administration Doda and Bhaderwah Development Authority (BDA).
The carnival featured a colourful blend of celebrity performances, local cultural programmes, ethnic food stalls and a street bazaar, offering visitors a complete cultural and tourism exper... |
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| | Satish Sharma attends Devika Champions League finals at Udhampur | | reaffirms government’s commitment to sports development |  Udhampur, January 18 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today attended the final match of the Devika Champions League at Udhampur, a major grassroots sporting initiative aimed at promoting competitive sports and nurturing young talent in the region.
The finals witnessed enthusiastic participation from teams representing different areas of the district and attracted a large gathering of youth, sports lovers and local residents. The vibrant atmosphere at the venue reflected t... |
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