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| CS finalizes the plan to ‘Transform Skilling Ecosystem in J&K’ | | Five-Year plan aims to empower individuals to be future-ready in J&K | |
Jammu, January 06 (Scoop News)-In a major initiative aimed at making the population of J&K future-ready for emerging employment opportunities, the Skill Development Department today presented a comprehensive and forward-looking roadmap to Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo to transform the skilling ecosystem of the UT.
The meeting was attended by Vice-Chancellors of local Universities, Director IIM Jammu, Managing Director, J&K Bank, Secretary, Education; MD, Skill Mission and representatives from premier institutions including IIT, NIFT and other reputed academic and professional institutions.
While reviewing the roadmap, the Chief Secretary emphasized the need to explore the concept of ... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah reviews PW(R&B) department projects | | stresses on timely completion, quality execution | |
Jammu, January 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today undertook a comprehensive review of the projects being executed by the Public Works (Roads & Buildings) Department at a high-level meeting held at the PWD Conference Hall, Gandhi Nagar here.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of R&B projects worth ₹119 crore through virtual mode and also e-inaugurated R&B projects worth ₹33 crore.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, PWD (R&B) Anil Kumar... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah lays foundation stone of Dak Bungalow at Bagh-e-Bahu | | |
Jammu, January 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stone of a Dak Bungalow of Public Works Department (R&B) at Bagh-e-Bahu here, marking another step towards strengthening public infrastructure.
The foundation-laying ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, along with senior officers and engineers of the Public Works Department and other dignitaries.
The proposed G+2 Dak Bungalow has been designed as a modern facility, prioritizing functionality. It will comprise well-appointed suites, a VIP suite room, dining area, kitchen, reception and waiting areas, laundry and hous... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah unveils 2026 Tourism, JKCCC Calendars | | 
Jammu, January 06 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the 2026 cale Jammu, Srinagar, January 06 (Scoop News)- ndars of the Tourism Department and the Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation at the Civil Secretariat.
The calendars highlight prominent tourist destinations and tourism-related infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Congratulating the concerned departments, the Chief Minister observed that such initiatives would contribute significantly to the promotion and wider publicity of Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism potential.
“These calendars are not merely ann... |
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| | SKUAST-J transforming lives, strengthening economy: Deputy Chief Minister | | Reviews flood repair works, HADP, JKCIP, other schemes with VC | 
Jammu,January 06 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Jammu is playing a pivotal role in transforming the lives and strengthening the economy of Jammu region through knowledge-based interventions in agriculture, animal sciences and allied sectors.
The Deputy Chief Minister remarked this during a meeting held with the Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-J, Dr. B. N. Tripathi, at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
During the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister was briefed about the progress and ... |
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| | PRAGATI driving timely execution of mega projects in J&K: Chief Secretary | | Projects worth ₹4.12 lakh Crore under monitoring; 57 of 59 issues resolved successfully | 
Jammu, January 05 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today highlighted the transformative impact of the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform in expediting major developmental projects across J&K, stating that it has emerged as a powerful instrument for resolving long-pending issues and ensuring timely execution of big-ticket initiatives.
Addressing a press briefing, the Chief Secretary underscored the significance of PRAGATI@50, noting that the technology-driven governance mechanism has successfully unlocked several projects that had remained stall... |
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| | Teachers true architects of building progressive, enlightened society: Sakeena Itoo | |  Udhampur, January 05 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today addressed the One Day Convention of Teachers here, underscoring the pivotal role of teachers in shaping a progressive and enlightened society.
Director School Education Jammu, Naseem Javaid Choudhary; ACR Udhampur, Joint Director School Education Udhampur/Reasi, DSWO Udhampur, CMO Udhampur, CEO Udhampur, other senior officers of Education department and large number of teachers were also present on the occasion.
Speaking to a large gathering of educators, the Minis... |
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| | Satish Sharma attends Prakash Purab celebrations of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji | | 
Jammu, January 05 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma today took part in the celebrations commemorating the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji by attending the main function at Chand Buwi Kour Gurdwara, besides paying obeisance at several other Gurdwaras in the city.
On the sacred occasion, the Minister offered his prayers and paid glowing tributes to the tenth Sikh Guru, remembering his extraordinary life devoted to the ideals of truth, justice, c... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor flags off group of Youth from South Kashmir for Exposure Tour | | 
Jammu, January 04 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today flagged off a group of 25 youth from various districts of South Kashmir for a 10-day educational, cultural exchange, and communal harmony tour.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the youth and extended his best wishes to them.
During the 10-day long tour, the students and emerging youth leaders will visit various regions including Chandigarh, Haryana, and Shimla.
Strengthening the spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat", the tour aims to promote national integration, cultural exchange, experiential lea... |
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| | Deputy CM, Health Minister jointly inaugurate Blood Donation Camp | | Full Body Profile testing facility at National Hospital Jammu | 
Jammu, January 04 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary and Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo jointly inaugurated the Blood Donation Camp for Thalassemia children and Full Body Profile Testing Facility at National Hospital, Karan Bagh here today.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the health sector in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed significant improvement over the past year and the Government remains committed to its further strengthening. He said that under the present Government, healthcare services have improve... |
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| | Every child is gifted, our shared responsibility to identify their strengths, nurture their abilities: Sakeena Itoo | | 
Jammu, January 04 (Scoop News)- Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today addressed the 217th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Louise Braille at Jammu, to honour the inventor of the tactile reading system that empowers visually impaired people across the world.
Secretary in Social Welfare department, Bashir Ahmad Khan; Director Social Welfare Jammu, Ranjeet Singh; Programme Officer ICDS, district Social Welfare Officer Jammu, Superintendent Rehabilitation Centre for the Speech and Visually Impaired (RSVI) Jammu, parents and large number of ... |
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| | Chief Minister and Ministers greet people on Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Jayanti | | |
Jammu, January 04 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Ministers today extended warm greetings to the Sikh community and all those celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
In his message, the Chief Minister paid rich tributes to the life and teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, describing him as a beacon of truth, courage, integrity and unwavering devotion to humanity.
He said that the Guru’s timeless ideals of sacrifice, righteousness and service continue to inspire millions across the world and will remain a guiding light for generations to come.
On the auspicious occasion, the Chief Minister prayed for peace, prosperity and harmony in Jammu and Kas... |
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| | Mission YUVA: From Aspiration to Enterprise | | Transforming Jammu & Kashmir’s Employment Landscape | |
Jammu, January 04 (Scoop News)- Guided by the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047,” Jammu & Kashmir is today scripting a new chapter of self-reliance and entrepreneurship. At the heart of this transformation stands Mission YUVA, a historic initiative that is connecting the youth of the Union Territory with skills, opportunities and dignity, while fundamentally reshaping the idea of employment.
Conceived by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir in collaboration with IIM Jammu, NABARD, J&K Bank, other financial institutions and livelihood experts, Mission YUVA is rooted in data-driven planning and institutional reform. At the time of its conceptualization, the Government u... |
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| | Satish Sharma pays obeisance at Dev Sathan Balli | | announces ₹30 lakh for development of Block Kharah Balli | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today paid obeisance at the revered Dev Sathan Balli on the eve of the annual religious congregation and prayed for peace, harmony and prosperity of the people of the region.
Following the religious ceremony, the Minister addressed a huge public gathering at Kharah Balli, where he held detailed interaction with the local residents, religious leaders and representatives of various sections of society. He reiterated that the Omar Abdullah–led government is firmly committed towards ensuring inclusive, equitable and people-centr... |
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| | LG unveiled the poster of “The Last Dose”, an awareness film on drug abuse | | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday unveiled the poster of “The Last Dose”, an awareness film on drug abuse produced by Khwaish Gupta Productions, at Lok Bhawan.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the entire team and conveyed his best wishes to them.
Ms. Khwaish Gupta, Founder of Khwaish Gupta Productions; Shri Shivdeep Gupta and Ms Priya Gupta, Producers of the film along with other team members were present at the unveiling ceremony.
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| | Mandeep Kaur leads sanitation drive in Jammu city under “Swachh Republic Day” campaign | | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- In a major push to enhance cleanliness and civic hygiene ahead of the Republic Day celebration, Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Mandeep Kaur, today conducted an extensive sanitation drive in Jammu city under the “Swachh Republic Day” campaign.
The initiative aims to ensure a clean, safe and healthy urban environment in the run-up to January 26.
Under this special campaign, comprehensive cleanliness drives are being carried out across all wards under the jurisdiction of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). The sanitation drive primarily focused on removal of legacy waste dumped in vacant plots, cleaning of Garbage V... |
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| | JKAACL Operationalizes Guru–Shishya Parampara Scheme | | reviving endangered art forms | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) has operationalised the prestigious Guru–Shishya Parampara Scheme from January 1, 2026, marking the commencement of structured training classes by three selected Gurus at their respective locations across the Union Territory.
The initiative aims to preserve, revitalize and pass on rare and endangered traditional art forms of Jammu and Kashmir through the time-honoured Guru–Shishya tradition.
The scheme seeks to identify eminent masters of traditional art forms and engage them in the systematic training of young disciples, ensuring the continuity and sustainability of the region’s ric... |
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| | JKEDI rolls out 5th & 6th MDP batches in 18 districts | | 504 participants including 479 women begin training under RAMP scheme | |
Jammu,/Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Saturday launched the fifth and sixth batches of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) across 18 districts of the Union Territory under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme. The programme is funded by the Union Ministry of MSME and implemented in Jammu and Kashmir by the Industries & Commerce Department.
The MDPs were inaugurated simultaneously in Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, Srinagar, Samba, Jammu, Pulwama, Ramban, Rajouri, Reasi, Doda, Poonch, Kulgam, Kupwara, Kathua, Kishtwar and Udhampur. A total of 504 entrepreneurs, including 479 ... |
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