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| From Orchard to Opportunity: The Quiet Revolution in Apple Farming under HADP | | 
Jammu, January 31 (Scoop News)-Horticulture is not merely an agricultural activity in J&K it is the backbone of the rural economy here. Among its many produce, apple occupies a central place, supporting lakhs of farming families and anchoring allied livelihoods across the length and breadth of thevalley and some districts of Jammu region. Yet, despite producing apples renowned for their quality, the economic structure surrounding the crop remained constrained for decades.
Traditionally, the apple economy of Jammu & Kashmir operated within a narrow and unforgiving window. Harvest season... |
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| | Public trust in Government hospitals depends on conduct, compassion of doctors, paramedical staff: Sakeena Itoo | | 
Jammu, January 31 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted surprise inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and took detailed appraisal of healthcare delivery and patient-centric services at the facility.
During the visit, the Health Minister undertook an extensive review of various healthcare facilities within the institution, including emergency wards, inpatient wards, diagnostic units and other critical departments. She assessed the availability of essential medicines, medical equipment, cleanliness... |
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| | Chief Justice inaugurates orientation programme on “ICT, e-Courts” | | “AI and its impact on Judiciary” | 
Jammu, January 31 (Scoop News)-Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and guidance of Chairperson and members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organised a one day orientation programme on “ICT and e-Courts Induction Programme” for the newly recruited Civil Judges (ECT-17-2025)” and “Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Judiciary” at J&K Judicial Academy, Janipur, Jammu.
The programme was inaugurated by the Chief Justice, who in his... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Punyatithi | | also pays homage and remembers sacrifice and dedication of all great men and women on Martyrs’ Day | 
Jammu, January 30 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his Punyatithi.
“I believe that Bapu is a living guide for today’s world. His philosophy of non-violence, truth, and self-reliance proves as essential today as during India's independence struggle, providing timeless wisdom for navigating contemporary crises and bridging divides that threaten global society's collective future,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He was speaking at the solemn event organised by the Gandhi Global Family, J&K. The Lieutenant G... |
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| | Speaker JKLA chairs All Party, Business Advisory Committee meeting at Jammu | | 
Jammu, January 30 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather chaired a joint meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) and all-party representatives today at Assembly Secretariat Jammu. The meeting focused on finalizing the agenda, ensuring coordination, and preparing for the upcoming Budget Session, which is scheduled to commence on February 2, 2026.
The committee included key members from various political parties, such as Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mubarik Gul, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, Surjit Singh Slathia, Gulam Ahmad Mir, Mir Mohammad Fayaz and... |
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| | Atal Dulloo attends high level Cancer consultation in New Delhi | | J&K to Launch Comprehensive Cancer Control Strategy with NITI Aayog and ICMR | 
Srinagar, January 30 (Scoop News)- A high level consultation on cancer burden, research and care in Jammu and Kashmir was convened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together senior officers from NITI Aayog, Department of Health Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Government of Jammu and Kashmir and the leading clinicians, researchers and public health experts from premier national institutions.
The meeting was attended by Member (Health) NITI Aayog, Dr. V K Paul, Chief Secretary J&K, Atal Dulloo, Secretary DHR & Director General ICMR Dr. Rajiv Behl and Sec... |
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| | JK CM concludes pre-budget consultations with public representatives of 8 Jammu districts | | People’s welfare at the core of pre-budget consultations: CM | 
Jammu, January 30 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today concluded the pre-budget consultation process with public representatives from eight districts of the Jammu division, reiterating the government’s commitment to inclusive and participatory approach in budget formulation aimed at the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir.
Thanking all the Members of the Legislative Assembly for their valuable inputs and feedback regarding developmental works in their respective constituencies, the Chief Minister said that these consultations were not a mere formality but an essential ... |
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| | 77th Republic Day celebrations culminate with Beating Retreat Ceremony | | 
Jammu, January 29 (Scoop News)-The Customary ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony on Thursday marked the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations, at the MA Stadium. The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The atmosphere was filled with national pride as the Brass and Pipe Drum bands of the Armed Forces and J&K Police performed a series of enchanting patriotic compositions. The audience was enthralled by soulful musical renditions of “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon” and other classic melodies.
In recognition of their outstanding display and a... |
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| | Poetry promotes unity, harmony, cultural exchange: Speaker LA | | Addresses All India Urdu Mushaira at Jammu | 
Jammu, January 29 (Scoop News)- “Poetry plays a vital role in promoting unity, harmony and cultural exchange in a multilingual nation like India”, stated Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather while addressing the prestigious All India Urdu Mushaira at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu, as chief guest.
The Mushaira was organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) in which a galaxy of writers, poets and intellectuals representing diverse languages and regions from across the country participated.
The Speaker said that the primary objective of the... |
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| | JK CM lays foundation stone of 10 MVA Receiving Station at Samba | | Terms farmers as backbone of J&K’s economy, assures them Govt's full support | 
Samba,January 29 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Samba district, laying foundation stone for 10 MVA Receiving Station at Harminder and also inaugurated bus stand at Thandi Khui, Vijaypur.
At Harminder Samba, after inaugurating the receiving station, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while interacting with the locals, said that the foundation stone for the 10 MVA receiving station at Harminder was laid with sole objective of enhancing power availability and improving voltage stability across Samba, particularly this area. He added that once commissioned, the receiving ... |
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| | CS reviews progress of digital connectivity projects | | Calls for bringing more pace in the implementation of 4G & BharatNet in J&K | 
Jammu, January 29 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the 10th State Broadband Committee (SBC) Meeting to review the status of key digital infrastructure initiatives, including 4G Saturation Project, Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP), 5G Readiness, Call Before You Dig (CBuD) and other allied telecom projects being implemented across J&K.
The meeting, convened by the Information Technology Department was attended by ACS, PWD; Commissioner Secretary, Forests; DDG, LSA, J&K; Secretary, Information; Secretary, RDD; Representatives from BSNL and other concerned officers fr... |
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| | Government committed to strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystem in J&K: CM Omar Abdullah | | CM Omar Abdullah delivers keynote address at Annual Start-up Mela of JKEDI at Bari Brahmana |  Samba, January 28 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that the issue of unemployment can be tackled by establishing a vibrant start-up culture and a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while delivering the keynote address at the Annual Start-up Mela of the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) at Bari Brahmana here today.
Addressing a large gathering of start-up entrepreneurs and industrialists, the Chief Minister said that unemployment is a very challenging issue in J&K and that ... |
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