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50 paintings of Bharti Verma on Display at Kala Kendra Jammu
Jammu, May 24 (Scoop News)- A three-day Painting Exhibition comprising 50 artworks by artist Bharti Verma is presently on display at the Master Sansar Chand Gallery of Kala Kendra Society. The colourful exhibition has attracted a large number of distinguished artists, painters, art students and art lovers. The exhibition has been organized by Kala Kendra Society functioning under the aegis of the Department of Culture, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Registrar, University of Jammu Neeraj Sharma, after visiting the gallery, appreciated the impressive works of Bharti Verma and congratulated the faculty of the Institute of Music and Fine Arts (IMFA), Jammu for nurturing creative young ar...

Freezing government posts in the name of austerity is a cruel joke on unemployed youth: Bhalla
Jammu, May 24 (Scoop News)- Expressing strong concern over the government's decision to freeze all vacant posts as part of its austerity measures, former minister and Working President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Raman Bhalla, on Sunday described the move as a cruel joke on the educated unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir who are already grappling with limited employment opportunities. Addressing a public gathering at Rajeev Nagar in Jammu, Bhalla said the decision would further aggravate the unemployment crisis in the Union Territory and diminish the hopes of thousands of qualified young men and women aspiring for government jobs. He urged the gov...

Electricity Crisis in Bishnah: Neeraj Kundan Demands Immediate Resolution of Power Cuts
Bishnah (Jammu), May 24 (Scoop News)- A constituency-level meeting was organized today at Morchapur in Bishnah Constituency by Madan Bhagat Ji. The meeting was graced by the presence of Constituency Incharge Sh. Dwarka Choudhary Ji. District President Neeraj Kundan strongly highlighted the ongoing electricity crisis in the area while addressing the gathering. He said, “Smart meters have been installed in the area but reliable power supply is still not available. Daily power cuts are severely affecting the public, especially the farming community. This electricity crisis needs immediate resolution.” Neeraj Kundan further stressed the need for strengthening the party at the gras...

Bhalessa Residents Demand Action Against Illegal Crushers
Hot Mixing Plants and Riverbed Mining Activities
Bhalessa, May 24 (Scoop News)- Residents of the Bhalessa region have strongly demanded immediate intervention from authorities against the increasing number of mobile hot mixing plants and illegal crushers operating in Bhalessa, Gandoh, Doda, Thathri and Bhaderwah. Locals expressed serious concern over environmental degradation and the impact on public health caused by these activities. According to residents, illegal mining and riverbed mining activities are taking place in various areas, with muck and debris allegedly being dumped into rivers and natural water bodies. They stated that such practices are not only damaging the fragile ecosystem of the region but are also threatening ...

Bhalessa Residents Demand Action Against Illegal Crushers
Bhalessa, May 24 (Scoop News)- Residents of the Bhalessa region have strongly demanded immediate intervention from authorities against the increasing number of mobile hot mixing plants and illegal crushers operating in Bhalessa, Gandoh, Doda, Thathri and Bhaderwah. Locals expressed serious concern over environmental degradation and the impact on public health caused by these activities. According to residents, illegal mining and riverbed mining activities are taking place in various areas, with muck and debris allegedly being dumped into rivers and natural water bodies. They stated that such practices are not only damaging the fragile ecosystem of the region but are also threatening wa...

Javed Rana reviews implementation of Forest Rights Act in J&K
Calls for wider awareness on FRA, SC/ST Atrocities Act among tribal communities
Srinagar, May 23 (Scoop News)-: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired an exhaustive meeting to review implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister took a comprehensive review of the status of claims filed under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), functioning of various committees constituted under the Act and measures being taken for safeguarding the rights of tribal communities. Emphasising the need for greater public outreach, the Minister directed the concerned officers to intensify awaren...

J&K ACB registered Disproportionate Assets Case against presently posted as AEE
Jammu, May 23 (Scoop News)-Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case under FIR No.01/2026 u/s 13(1) (b) r/w 13(2) Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 P/S ACB Doda against accused person namely Ashiq Hussain Rather, presently posted as AEE Hydraulic Sub-Division Chhatroo District Kishtwar. The case was initiated following a verification conducted by the ACB DKR into the allegations that the said officer is in possession of huge assets in the shape of immoveable/movable properties on his own name as well as his family members i.e. Five storey residential house on Court Road Doda, Land purchased at Udrana Bhaderwah, Sunjawan Jammu, huge Bank Balance including fixe...

Rozgar Mela brings joy to 229 families at Jammu Convention Centre
Jammu,May 23 (Scoop News)- In a significant initiative aimed at empowering youth and strengthening employment opportunities, a grand Rozgar Mela was organised at the Convention Centre, Jammu, on Friday under the Government of India’s nationwide employment generation campaign. The event witnessed an atmosphere of enthusiasm and celebration as 229 selected candidates received appointment letters for various government services, marking a major milestone in their professional journeys.Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, Vivek Kumar attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board Jammu, Sanjay Tyagi was also present on the dais. The ceremony began wit...

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