| CM Omar Abdullah visits cloudburst-hit Chashoti village | |  announces relief, rehabilitation measuresKishtwar,August 16 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the flood-hit Chashoti village in Kishtwar to take firsthand stock of the devastation caused by the recent cloudburst.
Upon his arrival, he was briefed by Indian Army personnel and used a virtual reality headset to assess the scale of destruction.
The Chief Minister, who reached Kishtwar on Friday evening, traveled b ... | | Read More |
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| J&K BJP pays tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 7th Death Anniversary | | 
Jammu, August 16 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, on his 7th death anniversary by organizing commemorative programmes at various places across the Union Territory.
At the party office in Kachi Chawni, J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, accompanied by senior leaders, remembered Vajp ... | | Read More |
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| Kashmir observes 79th Independence Day in a spirit of unity & patriotism | | 
Srinagar, August 15 (Scoop News)- The 79th Independence Day was celebrated across Kashmir division today with a renewed spirit of patriotism and solidarity, commemorating the historic occasion and reflecting the region’s rich cultural heritage and the resilient spirit of its people.
The day was marked by a host of events across all districts, including flag-hoisting ceremonies, addresses by ... | | Read More |
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| Independence Day celebrated with patriotic fervour across Jammu division | | 
Jammu, August 15 (Scoop News)-The Nation's 79th Independence Day was celebrated with fervour and gaiety across the Jammu region today, with functions held at all district, sub-division and tehsil headquarters.
At Doda: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with immense patriotic spirit at the Sports Stadium, Doda. The Tricolour was hoisted by the Chief Guest, Chairman of the District Deve ... | | Read More |
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| CM Omar Abdullah pays floral tributes at Balidan Stambh | | 
Srinagar, August 15 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today paid floral tributes at the Balidan Stambh in Srinagar, honoring the supreme sacrifices of the martyrs.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah laid a wreath at the memorial and observed a moment of silence as a mark of respect for those who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
Director General of Police J&K Nalin Pr ... | | Read More |
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| Sakeena Itoo hoists National Flag at Shaheed Himayun Muzammil Memorial Government Degree College Anantnag | |  Says statehood restoration not a favour but genuine right of people of Jammu and Kashmir Anantnag, August 15 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today hoisted the National Flag at Shaheed Himayun Muzammil Memorial Government Degree College Boys here to mark the 79th Independence Day celebrations.
On the occasion, the Minister inspected the parade and took salute from the contingents of various wings of J&K Police, CR ... | | Read More |
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| CM Omar Abdullah hoists national flag at Bakshi Stadium | |  addresses people on 79th Independence Day
Srinagar, August 15 (Scoop News)-On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hoisted the Tricolour at the Bakshi Stadium here and delivered an address to the people of Jammu & Kashmir, calling for unity, justice and restoration of the State’s constitutional status.
Opening his speech on a solemn note, the Chief Minister extended heartfelt condolences to the fam ... | | Read More |
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| Satish Sharma launches Mascot, Logo, Anthem, Jerseys for Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 | | 
Srinagar, August 14 (Scoop News)-Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, on Thursday released the logo, mascot, anthem, jingle and jerseys for the athletes and support staff, volunteers and officials of the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025.
In a historic first, the Khelo India Water Sports Festiva ... | | Read More |
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| CS assesses CITaG's roadmap for development, governance in J&K | | 
Srinagar, August 14 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preliminary roadmap of the Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance (CITaG), aimed at accelerating the economic growth, improving governance and reforming the planning process in Jammu & Kashmir.
The presentation, made during the meeting, highlighted significant st ... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews implementation of IRS in J&K | | |
Srinagar, August 14 (Scoop News)- In a decisive step towards strengthening the disaster preparedness and response, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of Incident Response System (IRS) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pertinently, the IRS is a structured and standardized mechanism aimed at replacing the ad-hoc measures with a well-coordinated, accountable and efficient disaster response framework.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, DMRR&R; Principal Secretary, PWD; Director General, Fire & Emergency Services; Commissioner Se... | | Read More |
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| Full Dress Rehearsals Inspire patriotic fervor ahead of 79th Independence Day in Kashmir | | 
Srinagar, August 13 (Scoop News)-In a vibrant display of patriotism and unity, full-dress rehearsals for the upcoming 79th Independence Day celebrations unfolded today across Kashmir.
The rehearsals held at all district headquarters marked the culmination of weeks of preparation, offering a glimpse into the grand festivities set to light up the Valley on August 15.
On the occasion, hear ... | | Read More |
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| Lieutenant Governor flags off Tiranga Yatra from Dal Lake in Srinagar | |  “Tiranga is my Dharma. Tiranga is my strength. Tiranga is my heartbeat,” said the Lieutenant Governor.
Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today flagged-off the Tiranga Yatra from Dal Lake in Srinagar and joined the walkathon from Dal Lake to Botanical Garden.
“Tiranga is my Dharma. Tiranga is my strength. Tiranga is my heartbeat,” said the Lieutenant Governor.
He also observed that it would be a blessing to be born again to serve the country.
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| CS for making KIWSF a grand showcase of local tourism, art, culture | | 
Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers from the civil administration and Police to review preparedness for the maiden edition of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025, scheduled to be held on the iconic Dal Lake from 21st to 23rd August.
Calling the event a unique opportunity to project Kashmir’s mul ... | | Read More |
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| Kashmir’s Sozni heartland set for makeover as Craft Tourism Village | | 
Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)-In a major boost to the famed craft sector of Kashmir, Government of India today sanctioned Craft Tourism Village for art treasure trove of Sonpah, en route picturesque Doodhpathri in Budgam District, at a total cost of ₹10.00 Cr.
The sanction is accompanied by the release of first instalment of Central share of ₹4.50 Cr by the Union Ministry of Textiles unde ... | | Read More |
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| Abdul Rahim Rather conducts surprise inspection of Legislature Hostel Srinagar | | 
Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)- Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today conducted surprise inspection of Legislature Hostel Srinagar to gather first-hand appraisal of all ongoing development and upgradation works at hostel for the facilitation of legislators.
Secretary Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandita; Executive Engineers of various wings; senior ... | | Read More |
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| CS reviews implementation of SASCI, SNA SPARSH, revenue augmentation programmes | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), SNA SPARSH and various revenue augmentation initiatives in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by concerned Administrative Secretaries and senior officers of the Finance Department.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary underscored the potential of the SASCI scheme, an interest-free loan facility being extended to all the States and Union Territories over and above their n... | | Read More |
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| JK Chief Minister reviews Srinagar & Jammu Master Plans, Building Bye-Laws | | 
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the master plans for the twin cities of Srinagar and Jammu, alongside the Unified Building Bye-Laws (UBBL) for Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development Departmen ... | | Read More |
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| Omar Abdullah reviews Dairy Infrastructure Scheme | | 
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting on the Jammu & Kashmir Dairy Processing Infrastructure Development Scheme (JKDPIDS), a ₹1,433 crore initiative aimed at transforming the J&K’s dairy sector into a robust, organized and globally competitive industry.
During the review, the Chief Minister highlighted the vast potential o ... | | Read More |
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| Exemplary Punishment Awaits Those Selling Unsafe Food: CM Omar Abdullah | |  Strict Action Against Food Safety Violations
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing food safety enforcement campaign in the wake of recent seizures of unsafe meat and meat products, particularly in the Kashmir Valley.
The Chief Minister directed exemplary punitive action against those found storing or selling unsafe food, emphasising that offenders posin ... | | Read More |
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| Prime Minister flags off Amritsar - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Train | | 
New Delhi/Katra, August 10 (Scoop News)-Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today flagged off Amritsar - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Train.
The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for dedicating the Vande Bharat Train between Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station.
“The new Vande Bharat Train will ... | | Read More |
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| Tricolour hoisted at 11,500 ft during Kounsar Nag yatra | | 
Reasi, August 10 (Scoop News)- As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga 2025 campaign, the Indian Tricolour was proudly hoisted at the 11,500 ft summit during the Kounsar Nag Yatra in Reasi. The event was organised by the District Administration Reasi under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik.
Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik said, "Hoisting the Tricolour at Kounsar Nag is not just a mar ... | | Read More |
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