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| Rs. 27.245 lakh disbursed among fire victims in Eidgah constituency: Deputy CM | | |
Jammu, March 28 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that about Rs. 27.245 lakh have been disbursed among the fire affected families in Eidgah constituency during 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years.
While replying to the calling attention moved by Legislator Mubarik Gul in the Legislative Assembly, the Deputy Chief Minister said that a total 14 Fire incidents have been reported in Eidgah constituency in last two years.
He said that responding promptly, immediate relief and rescue measures were initiated by the District Administration preventing any further loss.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that the relief assistance, admissible under SDRF no... |
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| | J&K ACB registers case against Forest Guard and Forester posted in Forest Department | | |
Jammu, March 28 (Scoop News)- J&K Anti Corruption Bureau registered a formal case against Md. Zaman Forest Guard and Ajaz Ahmed Forester, posted in Forest Department Bakori, Rajouri vide FIR no. 04/2026 at P/S ACB Rajouri u/s 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) on 27.03.2026 on the basis of a complaint alleging therein that complainant was digging a septic tank and underground Tank in his land, where his house is already constructed.
On 13/03/2026, Md. Zaman Forest Guard came to his house and stopped the digging work, on the pretext that the land falls under forest department. Complainant told him that this is his own land, but he did not listen anything. He de... |
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| | Div Com Jammu reviews action plan for smooth conduct of annual Amarnathji pilgrimage | | |
Jammu, March 28 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting to review the District wise Action Plan for the execution of development works in Jammu Division for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji yatra 2026.
The meeting was attended by MD JPDCL, Deputy Commissioners of Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Udhampur and Ramban, Commissioner JMC, Director ULB, Director RDD, Director Health Services and senior officers and HODs from PWD, PHE and other stakeholder departments.
The Divisional Commissioner sought the district-wise and department-wise details of works kept in the action plan for meeting the needs of logistics and civic amenities for the pilgrims a... |
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| | NC focused on ULB and Panchayat Elections for the betterment of the people: Gupta | | *BJP’s Smart city project is failed in Jammu: Sadhotra | |
Jammu, March 28 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary and Provincial President for Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Saturday asserted that the party’s anticipated success in the upcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) and Panchayat elections across the Jammu region will significantly strengthen the Omar Abdullah-led government’s development outreach and help reverse the decade-long developmental setbacks witnessed during the previous BJP regime.
Addressing a workers' meeting of Jammu East Assembly Segment at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan, Jammu, chaired by Chandar Mohan Sharma District President Jammu Urb... |
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| | JK LG speaks to senior officials, takes stock of rescue and relief operations at Zojila | | 
Jammu, March 26 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha spoke to the senior officials and took stock of the rescue and relief operations following the tragic avalanche at Zojila, Ganderbal.
The Lieutenant Governor has extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in the unfortunate incident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. He has directed the officials to ensure the safety of the stranded persons and extend all possible assistance to those affected.
“Deeply pained by the loss of precious lives due to the tragic... |
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| | Tribal Affairs Department achieves 100% benchmark | | refutes misleading claims on fund utilisation | |
Jammu, March 27 (Scoop News)-The Department of Tribal Affairs (TAD) has issued a rigorous and comprehensive rebuttal to recent reports alleging that 87 per cent of funds allocated for tribal welfare schemes remain unutilised.
Terming such assertions as factually incorrect and grossly misleading, the Department clarified that these claims do not reflect the actual financial position or the nuanced nature of public fiscal cycles.
The Department, in its official communique issued in this regard, has clarified that the performance for the 2025–2026 financial year demonstrates a strategic and aggressive approach to tribal development, underpinned by the achievement of 100 per cent util... |
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| | LG hailed PM's historic decision to insulate households from supply disruptions | | triggered by West Asia crisis | |
Jammu, March 27 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Friday hailed the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his historic decision to insulate households from supply disruptions triggered by the West Asia crisis.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said:
"Prioritizing citizen welfare, Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji has taken historic decision to insulate households from supply disruptions triggered by West Asia crisis. The measures reflect his commitment to protect the standard of living for ordinary Indians.
Central excise duty slashed by Rs. 10 per litre on both petrol and diesel, shielding consumers from escalating costs. Export duties strate... |
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| | Panun Kashmir organized a global webinar | | attended by various activists of the Kashmiri Pandit community | |
Jammu, March 27 (Scoop News)- Panun Kashmir organised a global webinar on 27th March 2027, attended by various activists of the Kashmiri Pandit community.The webinar was held under the Chairmanship of the President Panun Kashmir Virender Raina.
The following resolution was passed in the webinar to be forwarded to the government:
"While it is great to know that the Prime Minister has Kashmiri Pandit community in his thoughts particularly on the occasion of Navreh -the new year day festival of Kashmir that the indigenous people of Kashmir -the Kashmiri Pandits have been celebrating unabated for the last thousands of years of their civilization and history, there is also an urgent ne... |
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| | Div Com reviews preventive measures against bird hazard around Jammu Airport | | |
Jammu, March 26 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting to review and discuss the measures taken to prevent bird hazards in the vicinity of Jammu Airport.
The meeting was attended by Air Officer Commanding, JK & L, AOC Air Force Station Jammu, Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Commissioner JMC, Member Secretary, J&K Pollution Control Board, Jammu, Director Airport Jammu, SP South and other concerned officers.
The meeting discussed different issues that become the cause of gathering of birds around the Airport, including dumping of garbage and dead animals.
The Divisional Commissioner directed the Deputy Commissioner J... |
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| | JKBOSE exhorts aspirants to prioritise JEE examination | | |
Jammu, March 26 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has advised the concerned 12th class students to write JEE examination instead of attending practical examination in case there is a clash in the notified practical examination schedule issued by the BOSE.
In a notification, issued here the other day, the affected 12th class candidates have been advised to skip practical examination of the Board and prioritise participation in the JEE examination in case of a clash.
Relevantly, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains is scheduled from April 2 to 9, 2026, which may entail clash with notified Board practical examinations for some candidates of cla... |
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| | Kathua Admin expands sports outreach in rural belts under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan | | |
Kathua, March 26 (Scoop News)-With a focused approach to engage youth in constructive activities and strengthen sports culture at the grassroots level, District Administration Kathua, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, today organised volleyball matches across all 19 blocks of the district under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
The initiative, held on the direction of Deputy Commissioner, Rajesh Sharma, is aimed at reaching youth in rural and far-flung areas where access to structured recreational avenues often remains limited. By taking sports activities to village-level institutions and panchayat areas, the administration seeks to provide a positive platform for youth... |
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| | BADC Mourns Demise of Dr. Tabassum Naz | | |
Jammu, March 26 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Border Area Development Conference (JKBADC) expresses deep sorrow over the untimely demise of Dr. Tabassum Naz, Assistant Professor at Poonch Degree College and a resident of Poonch, who lost her life in a tragic road accident on the Rajouri highway near Kallar.
As per media reports, her husband also sustained multiple injuries and is currently undergoing treatment.
Dr. Shazad Ahmed Malik, Chairman of JKBADC, expressed deep grief over the loss and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The organization prays for eternal peace to the departed soul and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
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