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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 leadership of Prabandhak Committee President Shakti Dutt Sharma, committee member Sunil Dutt Rakka and other organizers.
The Lohri Festival beautifully reflected the soul of Dogra culture, showcasing trad... |
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| | Congress Pays Floral Tributes to Lal Bahadur Shastri on Death Anniversary at PCC Office Jammu | | 
Jammu/Srinagar, January 12 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the action of the administration to put all the senior leaders especially DCC Presidents of Kashmir region ahead of peaceful sit in dharnas at all district Hqs today.
JKPCC Chief Tariq Hameed Karra said that as part of Nationwide call of AICC, in connection with ongoing ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ besides the movement for the restoration of statehood' ‘Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq’, peaceful sit in dharna at all Districts was scheduled today, however the administration put all DCC... |
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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 based bio-enterprises.
The workshop brought together 230 farmers from rainfed and irrigated agric... |
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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 patients suffering from different ailments.
It is a well-established medical fact that patients with co... |
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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 guest of honou. The programme was held in the august presence of Sh. Vikas Guptd director Tourism... |
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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 benefit NSAP beneficiaries in the remote area by providing doorstep services.
Out of a total of 1,300 b... |
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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 promoting well-being and positive education, praised the book as "thought-provoking, inspirational and practical". This recognition highlights Dr. Kumar's work on happiness, mental health and well-being in sc... |
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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 migrant beneficiaries was also reviewed.
Vijay Kumar Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Relief, Kailash De... |
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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 coordination to ensure hassle-free arrangements for tourists and local visitors. Special focus was ... |
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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 condition of civic amenities being provided to residents. Stressing the importance of maintaining hig... |
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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 commitment to promoting literature and languages across the Union Territory and stated that similar programme... |
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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 targeted killings, intimidation, religious cleansing and mass terror, followed by prolonged denial an... |
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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 pension and Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission against enactment of “Validation of the Central Services (Pension) Rules” in the Finance Act, 2025 and inclusion of ‘revision of pension of ex... |
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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, the ASSOCHAM delegation highlighted that Jammu & Kashmir has immense potential for rooftop and captiv... |
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| | Bhaderwah gears up for 2-day Winter Festival 2026 | | Adequate arrangements put in place to attract tourists: DC |  Doda, 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 the rich cultural heritage of the region and boost local economic activities by attracting tourists from across the country. “Tourism Department has planned the festival as a mega event, featuring colou... |
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