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| Census 2027 a ‘National Digital Transformation Mission’ setting foundation for Viksit Bharat:CS | | Terms data as key driver, the new fuel powering nation's economic growth | 
Jammu, April 10 (Scoop News)-Highlighting that India is at a crucial “data inflection point,” Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today stated that the upcoming Census 2027 is not merely an enumeration exercise but a National Digital Transformation Mission that will set the bedrock for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and evidence-based policy planning.
The Chief Secretary made these remarks while speaking at the Census 2027 Summit held today at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu.
The summit was participated by the senior administrators, development partners and policy experts to deliberate upon the roadmap, prepared... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor attends musical opera ‘Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani’ at Jammu | | 
Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)- “Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens' integrity, common values, and trust among people, not just buildings. My message to the youth is that true nationhood sparks alive when self-interest gives way to community good,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Thursday.
The Lieutenant Governor said that the cultural heritage is a powerful societal resource that shapes our thinking, actions, values, beliefs and acts as a backbone for society.
He called upon the youth to reconnect deeply with their cultu... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah dedicates ₹3.17 crore community hall at Umerhair, Buchpora to the public | | CM says government is committed to provide affordable housing & decongest Srinagar | 
Srinagar, April 09 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the government is planning to develop modern, well-planned housing colonies to decongest Srinagar city, emphasizing that providing dignified housing to the underprivileged is both a responsibility and a duty of the government.
Addressing a large public gathering after inaugurating the Imam-ul-Asr Maulana Anwar Shah Kashmiri (RA) Community Hall at Umerhair, Buchpora in Hazratbal constituency, the Chief Minister highlighted key developmental priorities of his government, including housing, healthcare, transport, ... |
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| | Chief Secy reviews BISAG-N supported e-Governance initiatives in J&K | | 
Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the progress of key e-governance and digital transformation initiatives being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N).
The meeting besides the Secretary, IT, Dr. Piyush Singla; and Special Director General, BISAG-N, Vinay Thakur; was attended by the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, senior police officers, representatives from the National Informatics Centre, and othe... |
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| | JK LG reviews preparedness for 100-Day intensive campaign under ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan’ | | 
Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan.
The campaign, aimed at eradicating drug abuse from the Union Territory, will be marked by a series of high-impact awareness programs. The Lieutenant Governor will flag off a mega “Padyatra” from MA Stadium, Jammu, on April 11, 2026, followed by a similar large-scale launch in Srinagar during the first week of May.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized on mass public ... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah distributes compassionate appointment orders to 90 beneficiaries | | CM encourages new appointees to work with sincerity & dedication | 
Srinagar, April 09 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today formally distributed appointment orders under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to 90 beneficiaries from across Kashmir division at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC).
The appointments, made on compassionate grounds, aim to provide much-needed employment support to families who have lost their primary earning members, reaffirming the government’s commitment to stand firmly with such families in times of distress.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister emphasized that th... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor chairs 2nd University Council Meeting of Cluster University of Srinagar | | 
Jammu, April 08 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired the 2nd meeting of the University Council of the Cluster University of Srinagar at Lok Bhavan, Jammu.
The meeting was attended by Prof. Mohammad Mobin, Vice Chancellor Cluster University Srinagar; Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu; Prof. K.S Chandrasekhar, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University Jammu; Shri Shailendra Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Prof Rama Shanker Dubey, former Vice Chancellor,... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah calls for collective action as key to social transformation | |  Jammu, April 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the need for a collective responsibility in addressing key social challenges, stating that while several responsibilities lie with the government, many others must be shared by society as a whole.
He made these remarks while launching a three-day divisional-level awareness programme organised by the School Education Department at the Convention Centre here.
Addressing a large gathering of students and stakeholders, the Chief Minister drew a clear distinction between responsibilities that fall solely within the d... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo interacts with visiting Parliamentary Standing Committee at Srinagar | |  Srinagar, April 08 (Scoop News)- Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today interacted with the members of Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports (EWCY&S) who are on two day visit of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the interaction, the Minister presented a comprehensive overview of the initiatives undertaken by the Government to enhance the quality, accessibility and inclusivity of education sector across Jammu and Kashmir. She emphasized that the Government is focused on creating a robust ... |
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| | Dr. Jitendra Singh chairs DISHA meeting; reviews development projects | | pushes for timely execution |  Doda, April 08 (Scoop News)-The District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting of District Kishtwar was held today under the chairmanship of Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry for Science & Technology and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office.
The meeting involved a comprehensive review of all the ongoing projects and public welfare measures being implemented in the district.
The Union MoS emphasized improved inter-departmental coordination, strict monitoring and timely execution to ensure effective gr... |
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| | Jammu Railway staff praised for honesty, recover lost belongings of passengers | |  Jammu, April 08 (Scoop News)-The ticket checking staff of the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to passenger service through their honesty and vigilance. Through the joint efforts of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the ticket checking staff, a bag belonging to a female passenger—containing valuable items—was safely recovered and handed back to her at Srinagar Railway Station.
Recounting the full sequence of events: on April 6th, a female passenger inadvertently left her bag behind at the entrance of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah reviews progressSeeks swift completion of these key projects of construction of High Court complexes in J&K | | 
Jammu, April 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress on the construction of the new High Court complexes for the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Srinagar and Jammu wings, underscoring the need for expeditious execution of the prestigious judicial infrastructure projects.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized time-bound completion and inter-departmental coordination, directing all concerned departments and executing agencies to fast-track the projects..
He also called for early grant of adminis... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor inaugurates J&K Bank’s Regional Business Centre at Jammu | | 
Jammu, April 07 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the Regional Business Centre of Jammu Kashmir Bank at Rail Head Complex, Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his felicitations to the entire team of J&K Bank on the occasion.
Marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s infrastructure and business expansion strategy, the newly established centre will serve as a vital operational and administrative hub. The facility is designed to further improve service delivery and operational efficiency through its robust infrastructure ... |
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| | CS assesses flagship urban schemes for sanitation, housing & livelihood generation across J&K | |  Jammu, April 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a meeting of the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to assess the progress of major schemes aimed at transforming urban infrastructure, generating livelihoods, ensuring cleanliness and improving quality of life across the urban areas in J&K.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Commissioner, Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations (JMC/SMC); Managing Director, J&K Housing Board; Managing Director, AMRUT; Chairperson, Jammu and Srinagar Development Authorities (JDA/SDA); Directors of Urban Lo... |
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| | Chief Secy reviews implementation strategy for Urban Challenge Fund in J&K | | |
Jammu, April 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to assess the roadmap for implementation of the ambitious Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) in the Union Territory. The presentation was made by the Housing & Urban Development Department, outlining a transformative approach to urban financing and infrastructure development.
The meeting besides the concerned Administrative Secretaries was attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD and other HoDs of the Department.
The Chief Secretary took this occasion to impress upon the concerned departments to identify projects strictly in line with the scheme guidelines. He observed that the scheme has immense po... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah distributes appointment letters to 124 RAS beneficiaries | | assures reforms for faster, transparent process | |
Jammu, April 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for expediting the process and to see what further reforms are needed in the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to address existing gaps and ensure timely completion of the appointment process.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while handing over compassionate appointment letters to 124 beneficiaries of Jammu division appointed under RAS, SRO-43 and SRO-94 at the Convention Centre, Jammu.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister acknowledged the hardships faced by the beneficiaries and the delays in the process. He said that the intent behind revising SRO-43 was to expedite appointments, but certain s... |
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