Wednesday, March 18, 2026
 
 Jammu News
NC has firm determination to ensure rights and Justice for the weaker sections: Lochan.
Jammu,March 17 (Scoop News)- Meeting of Scheduled Caste Cell of National Conference at village Chou Chack in Bishnah Constituency was organized by Jagga Ram Vice President Jammu Province SC Cell. Mr Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell JKNC was Chief Guest. While addressing the workers meeting Mr Lochan reaffirmed the party’s dedication to fulfilling its promises, particularly those aimed at marginalized communities. He highlighted several landmark initiatives that have significantly benefited vulnerable sections across the region. He emphasised that the National Conference has always prioritized the welfare and empowerment of the underprivileged, and these measures further solidify the...

H&P department's staff quarters nears completion: Secretary inspects progress
Jammu, March 17 (Scoop News)- Secretary of the Hospitality and Protocol (H&P) Department, Avny Lavasa, inspected the ongoing construction of staff quarters adjacent to the Circuit House at Canal Road, Jammu, on Monday. The project, valued at Rs. 3.43 crore, is being executed under the SASCI scheme and is slated for completion by the end of the current financial year. The project, which is 95 percent complete, includes 12 two bedroom flats for the employees of H&P department. The Secretary expressed satisfaction with the progress and directed the Executive Engineer and executing agency to ensure physical and financial completion of the project before closing of the current financ...

J&K ACB traps and arrests Meter Reader,PDD Rajouri for accepting bribe of ₹30000
Jammu, March 17 (Scoop News)-J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a case against Arif Iqbal, presently posted as Meter Reader in PDD Rajouri vide FIR no. 03/2026 at PS ACB Rajouri u/s 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) on 17.03.2026 on the basis of a complaint alleging therein that complainant was running a Tyre Shop from the year 2019 to 2021, after which his shop was closed. He has an electricity connection and was regularly paying his electricity bill. He received an electricity bill for the period from 31.12.2025 to 31.01.2026 for an amount of ₹2497 in February 2026. In this connection, Arif Iqbal Meter Reader of PDD Rajouri met complainant and asked him t...

CS launches Auto-DCR Building Permissions
Municipal Payment platforms to boost urban governance
Jammu, March 16 (Scoop News)-In a major step towards digital transformation of urban governance in Jammu & Kashmir, the Chief Secretary today inaugurated two key digital platforms developed by the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency and ease of doing business across Urban Local Bodies in the Union Territory. The platforms launched include the Auto Scrutiny-based Building Permission and Change of Land Use (CLU) Portal integrated with GIS-based Master Plans using AutoDCR technology, and the Unified Web Portal of the Housing & Urban Development Department, J&K. The launch event was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urba...

Rana inaugurates water release into Ranbir Canal
Praises timely desilting; assures adequate irrigation for farmers
Akhnoor, March 16 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated the release of water supply into the main Ranbir Canal at its intake structure near Steel Bridge in Akhnoor, ensuring the timely availability of irrigation water for agricultural purposes across the canal’s command areas. Among those present on the occasion were MLA Akhnoor Mohan Lal, MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana, Chief Engineer I&FC Jammu Manoj Gupta and other senior officers of the Irrigation and Flood Control (I & FC) Department. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the Ranbir Canal plays a vital role in supporting agriculture in the command area, providing irrigation to vast tract...

J&K Govt rolls out PM-RAHAT scheme to save road accident victims
Jammu, March 16 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched the PM-Road Accident Victims Hospitalization and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) Scheme, aiming to provide timely medical aid to the road accident victims. According to an official communique received in this regard from Transport Department , the initiative ensures cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh per victim in over 140 designated hospitals during the critical "Golden Hour", covering up to 7 days from the accident date, thereby ensuring immediate medical care and significantly improving the chances of survival. All the concerned departments including the Transport, Health, Police and district administration ...

Manuscript preservation in J&K gains momentum
Principal Secretary Culture inaugurates workshop on ‘GYAN BHARATAM MISSION’
Jammu, March 16 (Scoop News)-The Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Regional Centre J&K, today organised a 3 day workshop-cum-Training program on ‘GYAN BHARATAM MISSION’ and launch of National Survey of Manuscripts at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Canal Road Jammu. Principal Secretary, Culture Department, Brij Mohan Sharma, highlighted various aspects of implementation of the central sponsored flagship programme besides importance of this awareness cum training programme regarding survey and conservation of manuscripts. The Principal Secretary said that this Government of India's flag...

Over 150 passengers evacuated safely from snowbound Sinthan Top
DC Kishtwar leads swift rescue operation
Kishtwar, March 16 (Scoop News)-In a swift and coordinated rescue operation, the District Administration Kishtwar, spearheaded by the Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma successfully evacuated more than 150 passengers stranded at Sinthan Top after heavy snowfall disrupted traffic and left several vehicles trapped on the route. Acting promptly, the Deputy Commissioner rushed to the spot along with SSP Naresh Singh and the Commanding Officer, 11 Rashtriya Rifles, to personally supervise the rescue efforts. The Deputy Commissioner issued necessary directions to the concerned departments and rescue teams to ensure the safe evacuation of the stranded passengers. More than 25 vehicle...

NC Calls for Immediate Restoration of Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir: Rattan Lal
Urges Centre to Table Bill of restoration of Statehood in Parliament
Jammu, March 16 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu Province, Rattan Lal Gupta today addressed a Youth National Conference workers’ meeting at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan in Jammu and reiterated the party’s strong demand for the immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the Union Government to introduce and pass a bill in Parliament during the ongoing session to restore full statehood to the Jammu and Kashmir, stating that it is essential for strengthening democracy and ensuring accountable governance. Addressing Youth National Conference workers and local leaders in a colorful function organized to facilitate, newly nom...

DM Jammu chairs meeting with LPG distributors
Jammu, March 14 (Scoop News)-District Magistrate Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting with LPG gas distributors operating across the district. Additional District Magistrates Vidhu Shekhar, Ansuya Jamwal and Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh were also part of the meeting. At the outset, the DM categorically directed all distributors to adhere to the prescribed supply schedule, in accordance with established guidelines and latest circulars. The DM further directed that no preferential treatment shall be extended to any consumer and that all distribution must be carried out in a fair and transparent manner. He strictly prohibited any distributor from...

CS assesses preparedness to promote Arts & Cultural activities among students
Jammu, Srinagar, March 14 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a review meeting to examine a proposal for extending cultural activities to schools and higher education institutions across all districts of Jammu & Kashmir, with the aim of harnessing and channelising the creative potential of the youth through structured arts based interventions. The meeting, convened under the aegis of the Department of Culture, was attended by senior officers of the Culture and School Education departments along with other stakeholders. Chairing the meeting, the Chief Secretary called for a well-structured and actionable plan for attracting the young population of J&K towards arts...

First National Lok Adalat of 2026 held across UT of J&K
Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurated 1st National Lok Adalat at District Court Complex, Jammu
Jammu, March 14 (Scoop News)-Continuing its endeavour to fulfil the constitutional commitment of providing swift, cost-effective, and efficient dispute resolution to the masses in general and the litigant public in particular, the J&K Legal Services Authority under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority), the dynamic leadership of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority and the able guidance of Justice Sanjay Dhar, Chairperson, High Court Legal Services Committee organized the first National Lok Adalat for the year 2026across the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, to promote amicab...

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