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 Jammu News
Modi government of playing politics over women reservation,statehood :Karra/Bhalla
RS Pura (Jammu), April 19 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Centre during an impressive bike and car rally from Kullian to Rameshwar Dham, R S Pura,asserting that the recent developments surrounding the Women’s Reservation Bill reflect what he termed as the “anti-women and anti-democratic mindset” of the Modi government & its biggest Legislative failure to get the nefarious passed. Addressing a large gathering, here today Karra said that despite tall claims of women empowerment, the failure to e ensure the passage of delimitation bill is a moral defeat of PM Modi and HM Amit Shah and...

BOPEE conducts CET for admission to B.E./B.Tech Engineering Courses in J&K, Ladakh
Jammu, April 19 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) today conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to B.E./B.Tech Engineering Courses for the academic session 2026-27 in Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh. The test was held at several examination centres in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Doda, Rajouri, Jammu, and Leh districts, with 1263 candidates appearing out of 1538 applicants. To ensure smooth conduct of the entrance test, arrangements were made in collaboration with the respective institutions/college administrations and law enforcement agencies, under the guidance of Chairperson, J&K BOPEE Prof. Min...

DIG reviews working of SDRF, Civil Defence components at Udhampur
Udhampur, April 19 (Scoop News)- Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Civil Defence & SDRF Anita Sharma today paid an official visit to the HG/CD & SDRF Component Udhampur where she carried out a comprehensive inspection of the Civil Defence building complex and reviewed the functioning of the unit. During the course of the visit, the DIG undertook a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure, including office facilities, training areas, storage arrangements and accommodation provisions. She also examined the availability, condition and operational readiness of rescue equipment and other logistical resources maintained by the unit. Emphasis was laid on ensuring that all resources ar...

Satish Sharma visits Kathua; outlines roadmap for development, youth empowerment
Kathua,April 18 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, today visited Kathua and convened an exclusive interactive session with the public at Brahman Sabha, Kathua. While addressing on the occasion, the Minister spoke on a wide range of public issues and shared the government’s vision and roadmap for holistic development of Jammu & Kashmir, with special focus on youth empowerment, infrastructure development and improved public services. The Minister emphasized that sustained efforts ar...

BJP made a mockery of Women with Reservation Bill: Rattan Lal Gupta
Jammu, April 18 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta launched a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing it of playing a “cruel political charade” with the women of India by mishandling the Women’s Reservation Bill. Addressing a gathering at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan in Jammu, chaired by District President Jammu Urban, Chander Mohan Sharma, Gupta said the BJP government “reduced a historic opportunity for women’s empowerment into a hollow spectacle of political posturing.” He argued that the ruling party introduced the bill despite being fully aware that it lacked the crucial two thirds majority required for its passage. ...

BJP to launch ‘Mahila Akrosh Padyatra’ to expose Congress
INDI alliance on Women’s Reservation: Ashok Koul
Jammu, April 18 (Scoop News)-Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul, chaired a crucial organizational meeting at the party headquarters in Jammu to deliberate on the upcoming “Mahila Akrosh Padyatra” programme. J&K BJP Vice-Presidents Priya Sethi, and Rajeev Charak, General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, and Gopal Mahajan, District Presidents Adv. Rajesh Gupta, and Naresh Singh Jasrotia, MLAs Yudhvir Sethi, Ch. Vikram Randhawa and Arvind Gupta, Secretary Pawan Sharma, Mahila Morcha President Adv. Neha Mahajan, and other senior leaders were present in the meeting. Ashok Koul strongly criticized the INDI alliance led by Congress, s...

State Election Commissioner reviews Revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls in Udhampur
Udhampur, April 18 (Scoop News)-State Election Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir, Shantmanu today conducted an extensive tour of Udhampur and Jammu districts to review the ongoing progress of the Revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls–2026. During the visit, the State Election Commissioner inspected special camps at Panchayat Ghar Tikri, Mand East and West and Panchayat Ghar Garnai in Udhampur district besides Panchayat Ghar Jhajhar Kotli, BDO offices Dansal and Nagrota in Jammu district. The State Election Commissioner inspected the ongoing special camps and interacted with the Booth Level Officers, (BLOs), Panchayat Election Booth Officers (PEBOs) and members of the panchayats. He revi...

Deputy CM convenes public outreach programme in Nowshera
assures swift redress of public issues, concerns
Nowshera, April 18 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today continued his extensive public outreach programme across Nowshera, holding a series of public interaction sessions and inspections to address the public issues and concerns and review the ongoing development works. During the outreach programme, the Deputy Chief Minister visited Panchayat Chowki, Handan, Kalsian, Langer, Panchayat Bhawani, Janghar, Laroka, Killa Darhal and Lamberi, where he interacted with the local residents and met various public delegations. At these locations, several delegations called on the Deputy Chief Minister, highlighting the local concerns and developmental needs. He assured ...

SBDU, BHD Members imparted Capacity Building Training at IIM Jammu
Jammu, April 17 (Scoop News)-To strengthen the implementation of Mission YUVA, a two-day capacity building training programme for members of the Small Business Development Units (SBDUs) and Business Help Desks (BHDs) was organized at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu. The programme aimed at equipping the newly recruited field functionaries with the knowledge and tools required for effective facilitation, handholding and credit linkage of aspiring entrepreneurs under Mission YUVA. The sessions focused on key aspects of the Mission including entrepreneurial mindset developmen...

Ashok Koul reviews Mahila Morcha’s week-long outreach on Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
Jammu, April 17 (Scoop News)-Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired a review meeting of the BJP’s Nari Shakti especially BJP Mahila Morcha leaders to assess the progress of the ongoing week-long programme dedicated to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. J&K BJP Vice-President Priya Sethi and Mahila Morcha President Adv. Neha Mahajan, also accompanied Ashok Koul on the dais. The meeting focused on evaluating the outreach activities being conducted across districts to raise awareness about the landmark legislation aimed at ...

AMEAK alleges Systemic Discrimination; Slams Administrative Delays in PM Package Promotions
Jammu, April 16 (Scoop News)- The All Minority Employees Association Kashmir (AMEAK) expresses its grave concern and strongest protest over the continued and evident systemic discrimination being meted out to Minority Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Package employees in matters of promotion and career progression across various departments of the Jammu & Kashmir Administration. Despite clear-cut directions from the higher administrative authorities, including repeated instructions that the promotions of Hon’ble PM Package employees shall be processed strictly in accordance with Government Order No. 34-JK (DMRRR) of 2022, the ground reality reflects a deeply disturbing and discriminatory ad...

Commissioner STD reviews strategy for new Financial Year
Stresses on proactive monitoring, analytical scrutiny to identify defaulters
Jammu, April 16 (Scoop News)- Commissioner State Taxes Department (STD), P.K. Bhat chaired a meeting here today to review the department’s strategy for the newly commenced financial year. The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner (Administration & Enforcement), Namrita Dogra and all tax officers of State Taxes Department. During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on strengthening compliance mechanisms and enhancing deterrence against tax evasion at the circle level. The meeting laid emphasis on outcome-based actions aimed at augmenting GST revenue across the Union Territory. Addressing the participants in the meeting, the Commissioner stressed the need for i...

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