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JKAACL pays rich tributes to eminent Punjabi & Urdu Writer S. Saran Singh
Jammu, April 07 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today held a meeting at K.L Saigal hall to pay rich tributes to noted Punjabi and Urdu writer S. Saran Singh (Retd Chief Conservator of Forests and former Member, Public Service Commission), who passed away in Delhi at the age of 89 years. Born in Baatpora-Baramulla, S. Saran Singh was a distinguished literary figure who made remarkable contributions to both Punjabi and Urdu literature. His writings were marked by deep human sensitivity, social consciousness and a rich cultural ethos. In Pu...

Amid ‘One Student-One Tree’ call, Sakeena Itoo launches mega plantation drive from Jammu
Jammu, April 06 (Scoop News)-In a significant initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today launched a mega plantation drive across Jammu and Kashmir from SRML Higher Secondary School (HSS) here to instil the sprit of environmental protection and green development among students. MLAs Qaysar Jamshaid Lone; Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi and Showkat Hussain Ganie; MD ICDS, Sajad Hussain Ganai; Director School Education Jammu; Naseem Javid Choudhary; Director Social Welfare Jammu, Ranjeet Singh; Director Health Jammu, Principal SRML HSS Jammu, CEO Jammu, Principals and Headmasters of othe...

Several public representatives, delegations call on CM Omar Abdullah in Jammu
Jammu, April 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held a series of meetings with public representatives, former legislators, officials and various delegations in Jammu. MLA Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia, called on the Chief Minister and apprised him of several issues pertaining to his constituency, seeking timely intervention for their redressal. A delegation led by former Minister and President, Jaat Sabha J&K, Manjeet Singh, along with former Ministers, a former Member of Parliament and other representatives, also met the Chief Minister and discussed a range of public issues. Former State Election Commissioner, B. R. Sharma, called on the Chief Minister and exchanged vi...

J&K ACB traps and arrests Junior Assistant, Social Welfare
Jammu,April 06 (Scoop News)-J&K Anti Corruption Bureau, Jammu registered a case FIR No. 03/2026 U/S 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against public servant, namely Des Raj, Junior Assistant posted at Social Welfare Department, Billawar, District Kathua, for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from the complainant. The said accused public servant, demanded the bribe amounting to ₹10,000 from the complainant, for releasing of assistance under State Marriage Assistance Scheme for the marriage of his daughter, whose marriage stands fixed on 16-04-2026. The said accused, after negotiation, agreed to receive ₹5,000 as bribe money from the complainant for doing the needful. ...

BJP celebrates 47th Foundation Day across J&K with enthusiasm
Jammu, April 06 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated its 47th Foundation Day on April 6, with great enthusiasm and organizational fervor across the Union Territory. The celebrations were led by J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, along with General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul and other senior leaders. The party flag was hoisted at the party headquarters, District and Mandal offices, booth levels, and even at the residences of party activists, followed by the distribution of sweets. At the party headquarters in Tr...

Traffic Police J&K intensify enforcement drive against use of pressure horns
Jammu, April 05 (Scoop News)- The Traffic Police J&K, under the directions of the Inspector General of Traffic Police- J&K, have initiated an intensive enforcement drive against the illegal use of pressure horns across the Union Territory. In a handout issued today, the Traffic Police reiterated that Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in its directions dated 10.12.2013 in SLP No. (C) 25237/2010 titled Abhay Singh VS State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors., has banned the use of all types of pressure horns. Further, the use of such horns constitutes an offence under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which may attract a fine up to ₹10,000/- and imprisonment up to six months. "Despite...

J&K ACB traps and arrests Anirudh Sharma, Jr. Engineer, JPDCL
Katra for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹75000
Jammu, April 05 (Scoop News)-J&K Anti Corruption Bureau, registered a case FIR No. 07/2026 U/S 07 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against public servant, namely Anirudh Sharma S/O Sh. Ashwani Kumar Sharma R/O H.No. 583 Mohalla Sultanpura Lane No.1 Janipur Jammu posted as JE in Sub Division JPDCL (PDD) Katra for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from the complainant. The said accused public servant demanded the bribe from the complainant for replacement of electric meter and reducing the monthly electric bill. Since, the complainant did not want to pay bribe and approached Anti Corruption Bureau for taking legal action against the accused public servant under la...

Sadhotra, Gupta Criticize BJP’s Neglect
Promise Modern Infrastructure and Heritage Protection for Jammu
Jammu, April 05 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary Ajay Sadhotra and Provincial President , Jammu,Ratan Lal Gupta on Sunday accused the BJP of neglecting Jammu City, asserting that only an NC-led administration can restore the city to its rightful status. Addressing a meeting of party functionaries in Jammu West, chaired by District President Chandar Mohan Sharma and organized by Ankush Arbol and Block President Devinder Sharma, Sadhotra said, “Jammu has always welcomed refugees and displaced people on account of wars in 65, 71 and turmoil in Kashmir, sharing its limited resources with everyone. Yet, under BJP rule for the past 11 yea...

Trump dictating terms to India as Modi is compromised - Karra
Modi govt pro Capitalist, anti farmers, anti poor - Bhalla
Ghou Manhasan,April 05 (Scoop News)-J&K PCC President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra has said that US President Donald Trump is dictating terms and imposing decisions , that suit US, as Prime minister Modi is compromised due to pressures of Epstein files revealations and Adani case. Addressing a largely attended Congress rally at Ghou Manhasan in Marh constituency organised by former minister Shri Mula Ram, JKPCC Chief said that India never succumbed to pressures of super powers and always followed an independent foreign policy right from Pt Nehru, in the intrests of our nation.For the first time US is imposing decisions against the intrests of our country,as PM is compromised due to undue...

Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy delegation calls on Speaker JKLA
Donates 22 books titled "History of Dr BR Ambedkar" to Assembly Library
Jammu, April 05 (Scoop News)-A delegation of Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy led by its President and former Chief Secretary BR Kundal today called on Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather at Assembly Secretariat here. During the meeting, Kundal donated 22 books titled "History of Dr BR Ambedkar" to Assembly Library which is published by the Education Department of Maharashtra Government. Appreciating the initiative, the Speaker said that BR Ambedkar was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, a peerless jurist and a relentless champion for the marginalized. "His life stands as a testament to the power of education over prejudice and the triumph of hum...

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