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| Renowned Film personalities & Singers to attend Navratra Festival’s devotional competition | | 
Katra,October 09 (Scoop News)-A meeting of the Navratra Festival’s All India Devotional Song Competition Committee, organised by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, J&K Tourism and PTC Network, was held here today under the chairmanship of Rakesh Wazir, Chairman of the Competition Committee, to review and finalise preparations for the mega event.
Speaking on the occasion, Rakesh Wazir said that this year’s competition assumes special significance as it marks the 25th edition — the Silver Jubilee — of the All India Devotional Song Competition. He said that keeping in view this mile... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah attends 57th GST Council meeting in New Delhi | | GST Council decisions will strengthen J&K’s fiscal position, support growth: CM |  New Delhi, October 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi.
The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from across the country, along with senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
The Council held detailed deliberations on key GST-related issues, with discussions focused on strengthening the fiscal capacity of States and Union Territories, improving revenue mobilisation and advancing balanced... |
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| | IIM Jammu, NASSCOM and Government of Jammu & Kashmir to Host J&K GCC Summit 2026 | | to Unlock the Region’s GCC Potential | 
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)- A press conference was organized on 8 October 2026 ahead of the J&K GCC Summit 2026, organized by the Indian Institute of Management Jammu in collaboration with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, with NASSCOM as the Knowledge Partner. The press conference provided an overview of the summit, its objectives, key focus areas, and its broader vision of positioning Jammu and Kashmir as India’s emerging destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
The J&K GCC Summit 2026, scheduled for 9–10 October 2026 at Mandapam, IIM Jammu, will bring together a dis... |
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| | CS reviews operational readiness of National Waterways in J&K | | 
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the status of readiness for development and operationalisation of National Waterways across Jammu & Kashmir, taking comprehensive appraisal of the onshore infrastructure being developed by the Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) and the river ecosystem and navigation facilities being prepared by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
The meeting besides the ACS, PWD and Chairperson, IWAI was attended by the respective Divisional Commissioners; Secretary, Transport; GGM, IPRCL and s... |
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| | J&K CGD Policy 2026 to expand clean fuel access, boost industrial growth: CM Omar | | Policy provides time-bound single-window clearances, coverage across all 20 districts, priority gas connectivity to major industrial estates | 
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today termed the notification of the Jammu & Kashmir City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026 a major step towards expanding access to clean fuel, strengthening industrial competitiveness and modernising the energy infrastructure of Jammu & Kashmir.
Notified following its approval by the Council of Ministers, the policy establishes a clear, investor-friendly and time-bound framework for expanding the use of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across households, commercial establishments, industries and t... |
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| | “No Voter to be Left Behind”: CEO J&K announces Weekend Voter Enrolment Drives | | Special 2 days Drive on October 10, 11 | 
Jammu, October 07 (Scoop News)- With the objective of ensuring that no eligible voter is left behind, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir, Sanjeev Verma, today announced a two-day Special Intensive Voter Enrolment Drive across the Union Territory on October 10 (Saturday) and October 11 (Sunday), 2026, marking the beginning of a regular weekend voter facilitation initiative.
The special drive will be conducted at all Polling Stations across Jammu and Kashmir from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days, providing eligible citizens with an accessible opportunity to enroll themselves a... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates ₹30.35 Crore sports facility at Gindun Rajbagh | | 
Srinagar, October 07 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a ₹30.35-crore package of sports infrastructure at the Sher-i-Kashmir Multi Sports Activity Centre (SKMSAC) at Gindun Rajbagh, marking a significant expansion of facilities for swimming and gymnastics in Jammu & Kashmir.
The newly inaugurated facilities include a 50-metre × 25-metre, 10-lane Olympic-sized swimming pool, an all-weather heated training and toddler swimming pool, and a modern indoor gymnastics hall equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said... |
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| | CS Dulloo reviews progress on solarization of houses & govt buildings in J&K | |  Srinagar,October 07 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the progress on implementation of the solarization programme in Jammu and Kashmir, taking detailed stock of rooftop solar installations among residential consumers and solarization of Government buildings through CAPEX and RESCO modes under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana here.
The meeting besides ACS, Power was attended by Commissioner Secretary, S&T; MD, JPDCL/KPDCL; Chief Engineers; CEO, JAKEDA and other concerned officers. Deputy Commissioners attended the meeting through video conferencing.
The Chief ... |
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