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| DC directs for civic improvements ahead of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Raksha Bandhan | | Conducts market checking in Doda Township | | Doda, August 25 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda Krishan Lal, today conducted a market inspection of Doda town to assess civic amenities, road conditions, cleanliness and overall arrangements made for the convenience of the general public, particularly in view of the upcoming Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi and Raksha Bandhan festivities.
The DC was accompanied by ADC Anil Kumar, ASP Mohammad Aslam, Tehsildar and officers and officials from PWD R&B, PHE, PDD, Municipal Council and other concerned departments.
The DC directed PWD R&B authorities to undertake immediate repairs of damaged roads and ensure proper maintenance of road infrastructure at all identified locations.
The Munici... |
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| | Horticulture Department hosts Awareness Camp, Farmers’ Exposure Tour | | |
Jammu, August 25 (Scoop News)-The Department of Horticulture Jammu organised an Awareness Camp at the Government Fruit Plant Nursery, Gandharwan to familiarise farmers with modern horticultural techniques, departmental schemes and opportunities to diversify into high-value fruit crops.
The programme was attended by Member Legislative Assembly Akhnoor Mohan Lal Bhagat as the chief guest, while the Director Horticulture Jammu Gul sayeed was the guest of honour .
Speaking at the event, the Chief Guest appreciated the efforts of the Department of Horticulture towards promoting modern farming practices and improving farmers’ incomes. He encouraged farmers to use scientific cultivation me... |
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| | Government Polytechnic Reasi organises Udyam Jagriti 5.0 – College Hackathon (Campaign) | | | Reasi, August 25 (Scoop News)- Government Polytechnic College Reasi successfully organised Udyam Jagriti 5.0 – College Hackathon/ Campaign under Mission YUVA in the institute as per the directions of district administration. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Additional District Development Commissioner Reasi (Nodal Officer Mission YUVA), Krishan Lal. The event provided an engaging platform for students and aspiring entrepreneurs to understand entrepreneurship, leadership, skill development, industry readiness and overall personality development among students.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Principal Dr. Arun Bangotra who briefed the students about... |
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| | Omar govt betraying people again by burdening them with electricity tariff hike: Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia | | 
Jammu, August 25 (Scoop News)-Omar Abdullah-led NC government has once again betrayed the people of Jammu & Kashmir by hiking electricity tariffs instead of fulfilling its promise of 200 units of free power, said J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia, condemning the government for making the common man pay for its administrative failures and broken promises.
J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia, along with J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, was addressing a hard-hitting press conference at the J&K BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
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| | Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra concludes with grand religious fervour in Akhnoor | | 
Akhnoor, August 25 (Scoop News)-The concluding ceremony of the historic Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra was held with immense religious fervour and devotion at Akhnoor, where BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), MLA Mohan Lal Bhagat in the revered presence of Mahant Shri Shri Shri 1008 Rameshwar Das Ji Maharaj flagged off the final batch of pilgrims.
BJP District Prabhari Vinay Gupta, District President Kuldeep Sharma, former DDCs, former BDCs, senior leaders of VHP and Bajrang Dal, including Rajkumar Langar and Kartik Soodan, besides prominent local citizens, devotees an... |
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| | One-Day Training Programme on Promotion of Niche Crop – Anardana | | |
Jammu, August 25 (Scoop News)-A One-Day Training Programme under HADP Project-2: Promotion of Niche Crops – Anardana was successfully organized at Assar, Doda for the local Anardana growers on 25-08-2026.
The programme was organized under the guidance of Prof. Parshant Bakshi, Head, Division of Fruit Science and Principal Investigator of the Project. During the training, Prof. Bakshi interacted with the growers and delivered an informative session on improved and organic production practices, scientific harvesting, post-harvest handling, branding, value addition and marketing of Anardana. He emphasized the immense potential of Anardana as a niche crop of the region and the need to ad... |
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| | Who Is Sharing the Personal Details of Kashmiri Pandit Employees? | | Find the Black Sheep, Expose the Network and Take Strict Action: Chetan Wanchoo_ | | Jammu, August 24 (Scoop News)-Strongly condemning the latest threat letters reportedly targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees, Chetan Wanchoo, State Executive Member and State Co-Convenor, Department of Trainings, BJP Jammu Kashmir, has called for an immediate, high-level and time-bound investigation into the entire chain behind these threatening communications.
Wanchoo said the reported inclusion of names and personal contact numbers of Kashmiri Pandit employees is a matter of serious security concern and cannot be dismissed as an isolated incident.
“The biggest question is: who is providing the names and contact numbers of these employees, and how are these details reaching those issu... |
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| | Div Com reviews Development Proposals for heritage sites in Budgam, Pulwama | | |
Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review proposals for the development, renovation and upgradation of heritage sites including Asar-i-Sharief Peth Makhama Budgam and Khoo Sahb Yarwan Shadimarg, Pulwama.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Superintending Engineer PWD South Kashmir, Tehsildar Waqf Board, officers from Budgam district and representatives of the District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, Pulwama.
During the meeting, members of the Prabandhak Committee submitted a detailed proposal for the development and renovation of the Holy Spri... |
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| | 2-Day Seminar on Dogri Drama begins at KL Saigal Hall Jammu | | |
Jammu, August 24 (Scoop News)- A two-day seminar on “Dogri Drama”, jointly organised by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, began today at K. L. Saigal Hall, Writers Club, Jammu. The seminar, being held on August 24 and 25, aims to deliberate upon the rich tradition, evolution and diverse dimensions of Dogri drama.
The inaugural session commenced with the welcome and introductory address by Mohan Singh (Padma Shri), Convener, Dogri Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi Shiv Dev Sushil, eminent Dogri writer and playwright, delivered the keynote address, while Sonali Arun Gupta, Special Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture a... |
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| | Every tree gets a name and a guardian | | Jammu admin launches ‘Paalna’ plantation drive across 815 institutions | |
Jammu, August 24 (Scoop News)- A whopping Sixty thousand saplings were today planted across Jammu district. Each tree will carry two names — the trees’ and the student responsible for keeping it alive.
District Administration Jammu launched ‘Paalna’, a plantation campaign built on a single departure from convention: no sapling has been planted without an adopter. Every one of the 60,000 trees planted across 815 educational institutions has been adopted by a student or teacher, who will name it, care for it and submit monthly reports on its condition for one full year.
Each guardian received a certificate bearing a photograph of their tree. Each tree also has a designated guardian f... |
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| | ADC Bhaderwah reviews arrangements for Manimahesh, Kailash Yatra | | | Bhaderwah, August 23 (Scoop News)-Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal today conducted a detailed inspection of the Bhaderwah–Chamba road leading towards the revered Manimahesh Shrine in Bharmour, Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, to review arrangements for the safe movement of pilgrims.
Among those present were Tehsildar Kamal Preet Singh, Assistant Engineer (PWD R&B) Muneeb, alongside other civil and police officials.
During the inspection, the team assessed road conditions and reviewed transit facilities along the route for pilgrims undertaking the Manimahesh Yatra.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Sunil Kumar Bhutyal also inspected Bheja village and Pa... |
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| | DDC Poonch inspects Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi arrangements | | | Poonch , August 23 (Scoop News)-District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today conducted an extensive visit to various locations in Poonch town to inspect arrangements for the observance of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi and the associated religious procession.
Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik, Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Muhammad Sayeed, Assistant Director (FCS&CA) Khalil Ahmed Banday, alongside officers from Jal Shakti and other departments concerned.
During the visit, the District Development Commissioner inspected Poonch Eidgah and reviewed the arrangements for devotees attending the Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi programme. The DDC ass... |
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| | JMC ensures timely redressal of water logging amidst heavy rainfall | | |
Jammu, August 23 (Scoop News)- In response to early morning heavy rainfall across Jammu city today, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) promptly mobilised men and machinery, including Quick Response Teams (QRTs), to address waterlogging in several affected areas.
Areas including Rajinder Nagar, Muthi, Patta Bohri, Lakhdata Bazar and Bantalab witnessed water accumulation due to intense rainfall. In Rajinder Nagar and Patta Bohri, where Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) works are in progress, temporary storage of construction material contributed to waterlogging. Upon receiving public complaints, JMC teams cleared the accumulation within one hour, restoring normal condi... |
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| | Omar Abdullah Government Delivering "New Shock" Instead of Promised Free 200 Units of Power:Priya | | |
Jammu, August 23 (Scoop News)- Vice President Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J & K and former minister Priya Sethi today lambasted the National Conference (NC)-led Jammu and Kashmir government following the news reports of Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission's approval of an average 6.83% hike in electricity tariffs. Striking heavily at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Sethi termed the decision effective from September 1, 2026, as a "gross betrayal and a new shock" for the common people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a strongly worded statement, Priya Sethi questioned the administrative direction of the current dispensation, accusing it of exploiting emotions during election campaigns.
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