| J&K Police seizes 05 vehicles for illegal extraction & transportation of minerals | | |
Srinagar, February 08 (Scoop News)- As part of its ongoing drive against illegal mining activities, police have seized five vehicles for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in Baramulla, Pulwama and Awantipora.
Police in Baramulla seized one tipper bearing registration number JK05B1445 and one tractor bearing chassis number IVY5300DCKA002504, involved in illegal transportation of sand at Chakloo Baramulla. During the operation, an illegal sand dumping site containing approximately 315 MTS of dumped material was also identified and seized at Chakloo Baram... | | Read More |
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| Dr. Farooq, Omar Abdullah Condole the Demise of Rashida Begum* | | |
Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News)-The President of the National Conference, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President, as well as the Honorable Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, have expressed deep sorrow over the passing away after a brief illness of Rashida Begum former Corporator and Vice President District Jammu Urban. Dr Farooq Abdullah visited the residence of late Rashida Begum to condole the death with her family and relatives along with Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu.
In their condolence message, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, Haji Ali Mohd Sagar General Secretary an... | | Read More |
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| No plans by J&K Govt to create new drug de-addiction centres concerning: Devyani Rana | | |
Jammu, February 06 (Scoop News)MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana, in a statement while reacting to the official reply to her Assembly question on drug de-addiction infrastructure across J&K, expressed deep concern over the government’s lack of plans to create new drug de-addiction centres.
Ms Rana said the data reveals that Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu is treating the highest number of drug-dependent patients in the entire Union Territory, effectively functioning as a de-facto referral centre for several Assembly constituencies that lack even a single dedicated de-addiction or rehabi... | | Read More |
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| Two-day Dogri Poetry Festival concludes at Jammu | | |
Jammu, February 05 (Scoop News)-The two-day Dogri Poetry Festival, organised by the Sahitya Akademi under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), concluded today at the Writers’ Club- Sehgal Hall on a highly enriching literary note.
The concluding day featured a series of literary sessions reflecting the depth, diversity and vibrancy of Dogri literature. The third session was chaired by eminent writer Shivdev Singh Sushil, during which poets Nitish Devseeman, Rakesh Verma, Sarita Khajuria... | | Read More |
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| Govt releases Rs 137 cr for upgrading sports infra in J&K: Satish Sharma | | |
Jammu, February 05 (Scoop News)-The Government today informed the house that an amount of over Rs. 137 crore has been released for upgradation of sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir during 2025-26.
Besides, an amount of over Rs. 2.57 crore has been released for upgrading sports infrastructure in Samba district alone during the current financial year.
This information was given by Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma while replying to a question raised by Chander Parkash Ganga.
The Minister further said that an amount of Rs.150 crore has been approved ... | | Read More |
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| Drug De-addiction rules near finalization: Health Minister | | |
Jammu, February 05 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the House that the drug de-addiction rules are currently being finalized and are expected to be completed soon. Once implemented, these rules are anticipated to significantly enhance efforts to combat the drug menace across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister said this while replying to a question on ‘Drug De-addiction Centers’ raised by Legislator Sham Lal Sharma on behalf of Devyani Rana.
While speaking during the question hour of the ongoing Budget Session on various supplementarie... | | Read More |
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| Police organizes cyber awareness programme in Budgam | | |
Srinagar, February 04 (Scoop News)- J&K Police organised a Cyber Awareness Programme at Townhall Beerwah with the objective of educating the general public, especially students and other stakeholders, about emerging cyber threats and safe online practices.
The programme was attended by the SHO Police Station Beerwah, cyber experts from Cyber Police Station Budgam, and members of the District Technical Team (DTT) Budgam.
During the programme, participants were sensitised about various forms of cyber fraud, online safety measures, and the responsible use of social media platforms. Exp... | | Read More |
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| IUST Holds Two-Day Capacity Building Programme to Strengthen Administrative Efficiency | | |
Awantipora,February 04 (Scoop News)- The Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis (CGG&PA), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in coordination with the Office of the Registrar today inaugurated a Two-Day Capacity Building Programme at the Rumi Library Conference Room, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and institutional governance.
The inaugural session was chaired by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, IUST, Prof. Dr. Shakeel Ramshoo, who stressed the importance of administrative competence in modern institutions. “For maintaining accountability, transparency a... | | Read More |
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| Arrangements for Maha Shivratri Festival reviewed at Jammu | | Relief Commissioner calls for making adequate supplies in Migrant Camps, KP populated areas | |
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)-Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) J&K, Dr. Arvind Karwani today reviewed the arrangements for annual Maha Shivratri festival, scheduled on February 14-15, 2026.
Deputy Commissioner (Relief) , Vijay Kumar Sharma; Joint Director (Exn), Sheep Husbandry Department Jammu, Dr Tara Chand; Assistant Commissioner (Relief), Kailash Devi; Assistant Commissioner (Relief), Tej Krishan Koul; Assistant Commissioner (Relief), Sanjeev Kumar and officers from FCS&CA, Fisheries, Floriculture, Horticulture & Marketing, Jal Shakti, JPDCL, R&B (PW) Department, beside... | | Read More |
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| Power Shutdown by KPDCL | | |
Srinagar, February 04 (Scoop News)-Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that Shutdown of 33 KV Cheshmashahi-TRC Nedous Line will be observed due to which power supply to Dal, Paras Hospital, 33 KV installations of Rajbagh Tapline and adjoining areas from 10 AM to 03 PM on 08 February, 2026.
Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Bemina-JVC line will be observed due to which power supply to JVC Hospital, Children Hospital, State Motor Garage, Hajj House, Forensic Lab, PC Depot, Qamarwari, Barthana and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 01 PM on 07 February 2026.
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| Satish Sharma highlights Cinema’s role in preserving Kashmiri culture at “Batt Koch” event in Jammu | | |
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today lauded the efforts of local filmmakers and cultural practitioners for promoting the Kashmiri language, traditions and lived realities through cinema at Batt Koch, a special cinematic gathering held at Movie Time Cinema (Indra Theatre), Jammu.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that regional cinema plays a vital role in preserving the cultural identity and passing on the rich heritage of Jammu and Kashmir to futur... | | Read More |
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| Two-day Dogri Poetry Festival begins at Jammu | |  Sahitya Akademi, JKAACL unite to promote Dogri language, poetry
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)-The Sahitya Akademi, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today inaugurated a two-day Dogri Poetry Festival at the Writers’ Club, K.L. Sehgal Hall- Jammu.
The inaugural session commenced with a welcome address by Deputy Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Shanmukh ... | | Read More |
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| Sat Sharma raises strong pitch for J&K ULBs in Rajya Sabha | | Modi Govt strengthening ULBs through AMRUT 2.0: Sat Sharma | |
New Delhi, February 04 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party Jammu & Kashmir President and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, Sat Sharma, CA, forcefully raised key issues concerning the functioning, financial health and strengthening of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir during the ongoing session of the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi.
Through a Starred Question, Sat Sharma sought comprehensive details regarding the implementation status of AMRUT 2.0, financial allocations, progress of works, release of Central assistance, and the overall institutional capacity ... | | Read More |
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