| IIT Jammu hosts workshop on Tribal Heritage Mapping | | Preserving tribal heritage is collective responsibility: Rana | |
Jammu, January 13 (Scoop News)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today said that tribal heritage constitutes a living, dynamic knowledge system embedded in language, belief structures, customary practices and social organisation.
He emphasised that its preservation requires a participatory, community-driven research framework that acknowledges indigenous epistemologies and lived traditions.
The Minister was addressing a workshop, as the chief guest, titled “Mapping Tribal Heritage”, organised by the Indian Institute of Techno... | | Read More |
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| MD Dairy Development reviews progress in Udhampur | | emphasises sustainability, circular economy | | Udhampur, January 13 (Scoop News)-Mission Director Dairy Development (Animal Husbandry Department), Narinder Singh Bali conducted a comprehensive field visit in Udhampur district to evaluate the implementation of key developmental programs.
The visit focused on the impact of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) and the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS) on local livelihoods.
Accompanied by the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Dr. Shivatamri Khajuria and district-level officers, the Mission Director conducted on-the-spot assessments of government schemes, including... | | Read More |
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| Jeevan Sangharsh Trust, Along with RTI Activist | | Celebrates Lohri with Cancer Patients at GMC Jammu | |
Jammu, January 13 (Scoop News)-Members of Jeevan Sangharsh Trust celebrated the festival of Lohri with cancer patients at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, spreading warmth, hope, and emotional support among those undergoing treatment.
The programme was attended by representatives of the Trust, senior faculty members of GMC Jammu, hospital officials, and other dignitaries. A renowned RTI activist was specially invited as a guest to grace the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Rajni Sharma President of Jeevan Sangharsh Trust along with Talbinder Singh founder president, Sh Muke... | | Read More |
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| Balbir raises alarm over winter power crisis in Jammu | | Prolonged outages pushing residents into severe distress | |
Jammu, January 13 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan has expressed grave concern over prolonged and erratic power cuts across the Jammu region, stating that the unreliable electricity supply has made the harsh winter conditions even more unbearable for the people.
In a statement issued today, Balbir said that frequent power outages, especially during early mornings and late nights when temperatures fall sharply, have caused immense hardship. He noted that the biting cold combined with long power cuts has pushed people into distres... | | Read More |
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| BJP celebrates Lohri with traditional fervour at party headquarters | | 
Jammu,January 13 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated the festival of Lohri with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour at its headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, reflecting the rich cultural ethos of the region.
The celebrations were led by J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma CA and General Secretary (Organization) A ... | | Read More |
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| Sacred flames of Lohri illuminate Dogra culture at Baba Kailakh: Sat Sharma | | 
Bantalab, Jammu, January 12 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma, accompanied by BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria and other senior BJP leaders, today inaugurated the breathtaking Lohri Festival programme organized by the Baba Kailakh Nath Prabandhak Committee at the historic Baba Kailakh Devasthan, Bantalab.
The festival was organized under the leaders ... | | Read More |
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| CSIR Floriculture Mission Boosting Farmers’ Income: Director IIIM | | | Jammu,January 11 (Scoop News)- In a significant step towards advancing science led agrarian transformation and enhancing farmers income through high value agri-enterprises, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, through the CSIR Floriculture Mission being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, has been providing end to end support and handholding to the floriculture farmers.
For the enhancement of the capacity and scientific skill set of the farmers and stakeholders, the CSIR-IIIM organised a workshop on technology dissemination in floriculture and apiculture ... | | Read More |
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| Absence of Dieticians Leading to One-Diet-Fits-All Nutrition in Government Hospitals : Balvinder. | | |
Jammu, January 11 (Scoop News)-Renowned RTI activist and social worker Balvinder Singh took a strong dig at the prevailing healthcare practices and said that quality healthcare is not confined to doctors, medicines and machines alone, but is equally dependent on the nutrition provided to patients during treatment and recovery. He lamented that in government hospitals across the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory, a critical and shamefully neglected aspect of patient care has been reduced to an afterthought — the complete absence of qualified dieticians to plan disease-specific diets for patien... | | Read More |
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| Tourism Department Honours CTTIK at Lohri Festival | | |
Jammu, January 11 (Scoop News)-The Tourism Department, Jammu, honoured the Chamber of Tourism Trade and Industry Katra (CTTIK) during the vibrant Lohri Festival organised by the Tourism Department in association with the Jammu District Administration at Mubharikh Mandi, Jammu. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and celebrated Jammu’s rich cultural heritage alongside its growing tourism potential.
The function was graced by Sh. Sat Pal Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and president of J&K BJP as the chief guest while Sh. Yudhveer Sethi, M attended as the ... | | Read More |
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| Special Camp held at Bhaderwah to generate Digital Life Certificates for Pensioners | | | Bhaderwah, January 11 (Scoop News)-The Tehsil Social Welfare Office organized a Special Camp here at Village Panjgrain- Block Bhalla to generate Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) for the NSAP Beneficiaries of the area.
Forming part of the Pension Diwas programme, the initiative was taken under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, Harvinder Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal and the close supervision of District Social Welfare Officer, Zubair Ahmed.
Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO), Shahnawaz Ahmed coordinated the camp organised to benefi... | | Read More |
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| Dr Romesh Kumar's "Happy Schools" acclaims global recognition | |  Jammu, January 11 (Scoop News)- Dr. Romesh Kumar's book, "Happy Schools: Placing Happiness at the Heart of Schools", has made it to the University of California, Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center's (GGSC) Favorite Books List for Educators 2025.
Notably, "Happy Schools" is the only Indian title featured in this predominantly international list.
The GGSC, a respected institution promotin ... | | Read More |
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| Commissioner R&R reviews ongoing development works in migrant camps | | |
Jammu, January 10 (Scoop News)- A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Karwani, Commissioner Relief and Rehabilitation (M), J&K to review the ongoing development works in the migrant camps at Jammu, requirement of works/projects in the migrant camps, including the migrant schools, dispensaries, community halls etc and to take appraisal of the budgetary provisions made by the different Government departments for the financial year 2026-27.
The progress of integration of migrant ration cards into the NFSA database and extension of social sector schemes to the eligible mig... | | Read More |
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| CEO BDA reviews preparations for Bhaderwah Winter Festival 2026 | | | Bhaderwah,January 10 (Scoop News)- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bhaderwah Development Authority, Sanjeev Sharma assessed the preparations for the upcoming Bhaderwah Winter Festival 2026 scheduled to be held on January 17 and 18.
The CEO reviewed arrangements related to event management, venue readiness, cultural activities, adventure sports, tourism promotion and accommodation.
Members of civil society and representatives from tourism Trade Associations also attended the meeting and gave valuable suggestions for smooth conduct of the festival.
The CEO emphasized inter-departmental... | | Read More |
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| JMC Commissioner conducts extensive inspection of Municipal wards | | |
Jammu, January 10 (Scoop News)- As part of the ongoing Swachh Republic Day campaign, the Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Dr. Devansh Yadav today undertook an extensive inspection tour of ward number 50, 51, 52, 53, and 54, covering localities such as Channi Himmat, Channi, Trikuta Nagar Extension, Basant Vihar, Nanak Nagar and surrounding areas.
During the visit, Dr. Yadav reviewed the overall sanitation scenario, including cleanliness of roads, lanes, drains and public spaces. He also assessed the progress of ongoing development works and examined the availability and c... | | Read More |
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| Sahitya Akademi, JKAACL host symposium on Legendary Punjabi Poet Shiv Kumar Batalvi | | |
Jammu, January 10 (Scoop News)- The Sahitya Akademi, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), today organized a day-long symposium on the celebrated Punjabi poet Shiv Kumar Batalvi, bringing together scholars, writers and literature enthusiasts to reflect on his life, poetry and enduring literary legacy.
Welcoming the dignitaries and participants, Secretary JKAACL, Harvinder Kour expressed her gratitude to the Sahitya Akademi for organizing such a meaningful literary programme in Jammu & Kashmir. She reaffirmed the Academy’s commitmen... | | Read More |
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| Panun Kashmir submits memorandum to PM seeking Genocide Recognition | | Separate Homeland | |
Jammu, January 10 (Scoop News)- Kuldeep Raina, General Secretary of Panun Kashmir, has formally taken the organisation's long-standing demand for recognition of the Kashmiri Pandit genocide and establishment of a separate, secured homeland to the Prime Minister of India.
In a detailed memorandum addressed to Narendra Modi, Panun Kashmir has described the forced displacement of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in 1989 - 90 as one of the gravest crimes in independent India. The memorandum states that the community has lived in internal exile for over three and a half decades due to t... | | Read More |
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| Jammu Pensioners’ Post Released | |  CGPWA concerns over ToR of 8th CPC, writes to PM
Jammu, January 10 (Scoop News)-At an impressive function organised here today, the second issue of Jammu Pensioners’ Post, a quarterly Newsletter of the Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu, was released by its President Kuldeep Khoda and other dignitaries.
The 16-page Newsletter carries the comprehensive representation sent by Khoda to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, MoS ... | | Read More |
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| ASSOCHAM J&K Submits Representation on Strengthening Solar Policy for Industrial Sector | | |
Jammu, January 09 (Scoop News)-A delegation of the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Jammu & Kashmir Council, led by Mr. Manik Batra, Chairman, and Mr. Bhupesh Gupta, Co-Chairman, today met Dr. Arun Manhas, Director, Industries & Commerce, Jammu & Kashmir, and submitted a detailed representation seeking strengthening and effective implementation of the Solar Policy for the industrial sector in the Union Territory.
CA Aditya Suri and Mr. Amit Khajuria, Assistant Director, ASSOCHAM J&K Council, were also present during the meeting.
During the interaction, t... | | Read More |
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| Bhaderwah gears up for 2-day Winter Festival 2026 | |  Adequate arrangements put in place to attract tourists: DCDoda, January 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh today said that the District administration has made best possible arrangements for the success of Bhaderwah Winter Festival scheduled to be held on 17th and 18th January 2026 at Gul Danda and New Bus Stand Bhaderwah.
Speaking to media persons here, the DC stated that the festival aims to promote winter tourism, showcase th ... | | Read More |
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| Swachhtantra 2.0 launched in Kishtwar | |  DC flags off mega cleanliness drive ahead of R-Day 2026 Kishtwar,January 09 (Scoop News)-As a prelude to the Republic Day 2026 celebrations, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today launched Swachhtantra Campaign 2.0 here from Mini Secretariat New DC Office Complex.
The Swachhtantra 2.0 campaign was organised by the Municipal Council in collaboration with the District Administration and is being observed under the inspiring theme, “P ... | | Read More |
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| DC inaugurates first edition of Devika Premier League in Udhampur | |  Udhampur,January 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai today inaugurated the first edition of the Devika Premier League. The event marked a significant milestone in the sports history of the district by introducing player auction system, wherein players were selected by team owners through a competitive bidding process, lending the tournament a professional league format.
A t ... | | Read More |
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| Viksit Bharat GRAM G Bill to end irregularities, strengthen rural economy, benefit the poor: Sat Sharma | | BJP holds state-level workshop on VB-GRAM G at Jammu | |
Jammu, January 09 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, said that the Viksit Bharat GRAM G (VB-GRAM G) Bill is a decisive reform aimed at ending long-standing irregularities in rural employment schemes and ensuring transparent, need-based benefits for the poor. He was addressing a workshop organized under the VB-GRAM G Janajagaran Abhiyan at the BJP headquarters, Jammu.
The workshop was attended by J&K BJP General Secretary and Convenor VB-GRAM G Janajagaran Abhiyan Baldev Singh Billawaria, General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Gopal Mahajan, DDC Chairperson... | | Read More |
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| Devyani Rana reviews Power & Health Deptts working in Nagrota | | emphasises need for filling vacant posts | |
Jammu, January 08 (Scoop News)-MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana, on Tuesday chaired an extensive, people-centric review meeting of the Power Development Department (PDD) and the Health & Medical Education Department to assess their functioning and address pressing public concerns in the Nagrota constituency. The meeting focused on strengthening essential services, with particular emphasis on the needs of poor and vulnerable sections of society.
The review was attended by the Superintending Engineer, JPDCL, along with Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers and Ju... | | Read More |
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| Crime Branch Jammu registers 11 FIR4s in multiple fraud | | |
Jammu, January 08 (Scoop News)- The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Jammu of Crime Branch J&K has registered 11 FIRs against individuals involved in impersonation, cheating, fraud, forgery of revenue records, and misuse of official positions by revenue officials, leading to the duping of innocent people on the pretext of providing jobs.
The FIRs were registered following written complaints received from complainants. After thorough assessment on factual and legal grounds, the allegations were found to involve serious offences including fraud, impersonation, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and ... | | Read More |
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