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| Release 2-day training for Census 2027 Phase-II concludes at Kathua | | |
Kathua, August 12 (Scoop News)-The two-day training programme for Census 2027 Phase II, with special focus on enumeration in snow-bound and difficult-to-access areas, concluded today at Kathua.
The concluding session was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Kathua and Principal Census Officer Rajesh Sharma, who emphasised the need for meticulous planning, accurate enumeration and strict adherence to the prescribed Census procedures to ensure complete and reliable coverage of the population in snow-bound areas.
Addressing the participants, the Principal Census Officer stressed the importance of advance preparedness and effective field-level coordination, particularly in view of the l... |
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| | NIT Srinagar organises Tiranga rally under Har Ghar Tiranga campaign | | | Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Wednesday organised a Tiranga Rally under the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign 2026, as part of its celebrations ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day.
The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the NIT Srinagar community, including Deans, Heads of Departments and Centres, faculty members, non-faculty employees, outsourced staff, students, research scholars, NCC and NSS volunteers and other staff members.
The programme was aimed at promoting patriotism, national unity and pride while encouraging members of the institute community to display the National Flag, the Tiranga,... |
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| | Bypassing gram sabha recommendations in framing plans is violations of norms- Ravinder Sharma | | |
Jammu, August 12 (Scoop News)-J&K Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Spokesperson and former MLC Mr Ravinder Sharma advocate has expressed strong resentment over the neglect of gram Sabha recommendations in the formulation of developmental plans in several Assembly segments on political considerations and termed it as illegal and violations of all settled norms in democracy.
Reacting to the unrest amongst the common people especially the former PRIs regarding the framing of developmental plans against the ground recommendations of gram Sabhas especially in District Rajouri, Mr Sharma termed it against the norms,Panchayat Raj laws and the basic spirit of democracy which provides for peop... |
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| | BJP losing ground in Jammu region due to its anti-people policies: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, August 12 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary Jammu and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra said that the Omar Abdullah-led Government is committed to equitable development of all regions and sections of Jammu and Kashmir and will continue to raise the voice of the people.
He appealed to the newly joined members and party workers to strengthen the organisational base of the National Conference at the grassroots level and work unitedly for the welfare, peace, prosperity and restoration of the democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a colourful function organised at Sher-i-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu, to ... |
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| | Govt ITI R.S. Pura Observed International Youth Day 2026 with HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme | | |
R.S. Pur,August 12 (Scoop News)- Government Industrial Training Institute (Govt ITI), R.S. Pura, observed International Youth Day 2026 with a special awareness programme on HIV/AIDS. This year’s theme was “Local Actions, Global Impact – Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future.”
The programme was organized under the guidance of the Superintendent, Govt ITI R.S. Pura Sr. Amandeep Singh with the participation of faculty members and trainees.
Addressing the trainees, the Superintendent delivered an informative talk on HIV/AIDS, its causes, symptoms, prevention, myths and facts, and the important role of youth in creating awareness and promoting responsible health practices.
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| | Kitchen Cabinet Expansion Unlikely, Says BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia | | |
Jammu, August 12 (Scoop News)-BJP spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia, in a press statement issued today, said it is unlikely that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will expand or reshuffle his cabinet in the near future.
Dr. Jasrotia said the recent snubbing of an NC MLA in the House reflects Omar Abdullah's intent to continue relying on his inner circle. He added that the recent selection of candidates for the Rajya Sabha further exposed this pattern, with only those enjoying personal proximity to Omar Abdullah being rewarded with posts and power.
"This is a common practice in dynastically run parties," Dr. Jasrotia said, drawing a parallel with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, w... |
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| | Women’s concerns deserve priority and sensitive attention: Sanjita Dogra | | |
Jammu, August 11 (Scoop News)-BJP General Secretary and Headquarters Incharge Sanjita Dogra, during her weekly sitting at Pt. Premnath Dogra Bhawan, Kachi Chawni, Jammu, on Tuesday, listened to the grievances and concerns of a large number of women from different areas of Jammu province.
Women from various areas apprised Sanjita Dogra of issues concerning civic amenities, welfare schemes, pensions, employment, electricity, water supply and other matters affecting their daily lives. She gave a patient hearing to every grievance and assured the women that their genuine concerns would be taken up with the concerned authorities and BJP elected representatives for appropriate action.
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| | Ashok Koul reviews functioning of BJP Cells | | calls for stronger outreach and Tiranga programmes | |
Jammu, August 11 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired a meeting of the Convenors and Co-Convenors of various Cells of the party at the BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review their organizational functioning, assess the performance of different Cells, and preparations for the upcoming Tiranga campaign across Jammu & Kashmir.
J&K BJP General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, All Cells Convenor Ved Sharma, Co-Convenor All Cells Munish Khajuria, along with Convenors and Co-Convenors of various Cells, participated in the meeting.
Ashok Koul, while addressing the meeting, said that the party's Cells connect the party with... |
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| | Sat Sharma raises women's financial empowerment in Rajya Sabha | | seeks details on Mahila Samman Savings Certificate in J&K | |
New Delhi, August 11 (Scoop News)-BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) raised the issue of the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) Scheme in the Rajya Sabha through an unstarred question, seeking details of women’s financial empowerment in Jammu & Kashmir through government initiative.
Seeking to evaluate the scheme's reach among women, particularly those in rural and economically weaker sections, Sat Sharma sought detailed information on the number of beneficiaries, the financial corpus generated, rural participation, and the measures being taken to create financial awareness among women across the Union Territory.
The Union MoS Pankaj Chaudhary, on behalf of t... |
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| | Office Secretary BJP ST Morcha leader Zulifqar Ali Mumtaz leads Tiranga rally | | Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in Mendhar | |
Mendhar, August 11 (Scoop News)-BJP leader and State Vice President of the ST Morcha, Zulifqar Ali Mumtaz, on Monday organised a grand Tiranga Rally and “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign in Mendhar town of Poonch district as part of the nationwide celebrations leading up to Independence Day. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from party workers, youth, women, local residents, and social activists, who marched through the main streets of Mendhar carrying the national flag and raising patriotic slogans. The event was organised to promote the spirit of nationalism, unity, and public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative launched to encourage citizens to proudly display the... |
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| | Why to bypass vast border belt of Akhnoor, Sunderbani, Nowshera from Railway link- Congress asks BJP | | |
Jammu/Sunderbani ,August 11 (Scoop News)-J&K Pradesh Congress Committee has questioned the ruling BJP as to why the vast border belt from Jammu Rajouri via Akhnoor, Chhamb/Chowkichoura- Sunderbani- Nowshera has been totally bypassed and ignored in the long proposed railway connectivity to Rajouri- Poonch from Jammu and demanded immediate sanction of the pending project or face the ire of people.
Reacting strongly to the move of the centre government to bypass& abondon the original survey of rail link from Jammu to Rajouri- Poonch via Akhnoor, Sunderbani, Nowshera etc, JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Mr Ravinder Sharma has questioned the ruling BJP as to why the vast area spreading fromJ... |
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| | J&K ACB registered Case against the then Patwari, Patwar Halqa Trigam, Kishtwar | | |
Jammu, August 11 (Scoop News)-Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case FIR No.02/2026 u/s 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended) P/S ACB Doda against accused person namely Mohd Arif Mir, the then Patwari, Patwar Halqa Trigam S/o Ghulam Abbas Mir R/o Malipeth, Near Grid Station, Kishtwar on the basis of complaint.
The case was initiated following a verification conducted by the ACB DKR Jammu into the allegations that the said Patwari, Patwar Halqa Trigam being a public servant, abused his official position by demanding illegal gratification of Rs.5,00,000/- from the complainant for issuance of Fard and accepted Rs.3,00,000/- through Cheque as illegal gratification,... |
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| | Govt approves ₹5.78 Cr for restoration, preservation of historic Lah Wali Bowli in Rajouri | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)-The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has approved ₹5.78 crore for the comprehensive restoration and preservation of the historic Lah Wali Bowli in Rajouri, marking another significant step towards safeguarding J&K’s rich architectural and cultural heritage.
The conservation project will focus on restoring the historic stepwell and its architectural features while preserving its cultural character and historical significance. The initiative is also aimed at enhancing the site’s tourism potential and creating a heritage attraction for visitors to the district.
The approval forms part of the Government’s broader efforts, under the leadership of Chief Minis... |
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| | Deaf’s Nani institutes Scholarship for 5 SKK Divyang | | 
Jammu, August 11 (Scoop News)-A grandmother (Nani) of a hearing-impaired child, Dulari Uppal, instituted a scholarship for similar students of the Samaj Kalyan Kendra’s ( SKK)run School for hearing Handicapped. Each of the five selected Divyang will receive an amount equivalent to one hundred Singapore dollars annually, one hundred dollars per Divyang.
Named the Dulari Uppal Divyang Scholarship for Excellence, five hearing handicapped students will be selected annually based on agreed criteria. It is primarily meant for hearing-impaired students who come from economically poor families ... |
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| | SOS Int’l submits detailed Memo to Panel on Demographic Changes | | strongly demands to bring back PoJK families living in exile outside J&K | 
Jammu, August 11 (Scoop News)-: A high-level delegation of SOS International – An Organisation for PoJK Displaced Persons, led by its Chairman Rajiv Chuni, today submitted a detailed memorandum to the Panel on Demographic Changes headed by Hon’ble Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar (Retd.) at Jammu. The delegation comprised Prof. N.N. Sharma (Vice Chairman), Shri Vinod Kumar Datta (General Secretary), Bhai Ram Singh (Secretary) and Shri Ved Raj Bali (Secretary).
The memorandum places on record the historic injustice inflicted upon the Hindu and Sikh population of Pakistan-occupied Jamm... |
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| | Dulari Uppal Divyang Scholarship for Excellence launched | | 
Jammu, August 10 (Scoop News)-At a simple but impressive function, a philanthropic family of Jammu today launched a scholarship for divyang students of economically poor background. Named as Dulari Uppal Divyang Scholarship for Excellence, every year five hearing handicapped students will be selected as per agreed criterion and paid Rs 7400 each.
The Promoter Smt Dulari Uppal will be providing Rs 37000 for this scholarship annually. As per the arrangement, she will provide funds equivalent to 500 Singapore dollars for poverty-cum-merit scholarship for five students every year, initially f... |
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| | CGPWA distributes Tiranga among pensioners for Tiranga Mahotsav | | 
Jammu, August 10 (Scoop News)-At a meeting of the Central Govt Pensioners’ Association, Jammu (CGPWA) held here today under the chairmanship of its President, Kuldeep Khoda, Tiranga were distributed among the members for hoisting at their respective houses as part of Tiranga Mahotsav-26.
Khoda appealed to all Central Govt Pensioners to hoist the National flag at their houses to celebrate Tiranga Mahotsav in commemoration of 150 years of Vande Mataram. The CGPWA will celebrate the 80th Independence Day at the Wazarat road office premises on 15th August with traditional fervor and gaiety. ... |
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| | Tiranga is the symbol of India’s pride, sacrifice and unity: Sat Sharma | | J&K BJP takes out grand Tiranga Bike Rally in Jammu | |
Jammu, August 09 (Scoop News)-As part of the nationwide celebrations of Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, the Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, under the leadership of its Yuva Morcha and Mahila Morcha, organized a grand Tiranga Bike Rally from Balidan Stambh, Jammu. The rally witnessed an overwhelming participation of party leaders, workers, youth, and women carrying the National Flag and raising patriotic slogans that echoed throughout the city.
The rally was led by BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, Lok Sabha MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana, General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Gopal Mah... |
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| | BJP chalks out political and organizational roadmap for J&K | | |
Jammu, August 09 (Scoop News)-BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) chaired a meeting at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, in the presence of Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, BJP J&K General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh and BJP General Secretary Sanjita Dogra.
The meeting reviewed the prevailing political situation in Jammu & Kashmir, discussed the growing public resentment against the NC government's failure to fulfil its promises, and finalized the party's strategy to strengthen grassroots outreach. Preparations for the forthcoming Har Ghar Tiranga campaign were also reviewed to ensure grand Tiranga ... |
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