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| J&K Govt activates helplines for UT residents returning from Iran | | | Jammu, February 25 (Scoop News)- The Resident Commission, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, has activated helpline numbers to assist the residents of the Union Territory returning from Iran, following an advisory issued by the Embassy of India in Tehran on February 23, 2026.
The 24x7 working helpline numbers included “Hello J&K” at 7303620090 and Control Rooms at 011-24611108 and 011-24611210.
These helplines will provide necessary support and coordination to those in need.
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| | Citizens Cooperative Bank delegation meets Sat Sharma, seeks ₹40 Crore to strengthen Bank | | |
Jammu, February 25 (Scoop News)- A delegation of Citizens’ Cooperative Bank Ltd., led by Managing Director Ravi Kant and Director on the Board Charanjeet Singh Raina, called on J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma, and General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, and submitted a detailed memorandum seeking infusion of rupees 40 crore as share capital from the J&K Government to strengthen the Bank’s financial position.
The meeting took place in a programme organized by the Cooperative Cell of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. J&K BJP General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, All Cell Incharge Ved Sharma, Cooperative ... |
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| | J&K ACB conducted Joint Surprise Checks in various district | | of Jammu division regarding illegal mining activities | |
Jammu, February 25 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received complaints regarding carrying out widespread illegal mining activities in Jammu Division by mining block holders (Lessee) in connivance with certain officers and officials of the Mining and Ecological Departments.
In order to curb such illegal activities, Anti-Corruption Bureau constituted teams to conduct Joint Surprise Checks (JSCs) at different places in Jammu division.
During the course of JSCs, ACB teams conducted extensive searches at stone crushers at Bajalta, Jammu, Gandyal, Kathua, Kaller Rajouri, Doongi, Rajouri, District Mineral office, Rajouri, mining blocks at Saranu Rajouri, Anji Reas... |
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| | A life for unity and harmony: 72nd birthday of Dr. S. P. Varma celebrated in J&K | | |
Jammu, February 25 (Scoop News)- Dr. S. P. Varma, a noted peace activist and social reformer from Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated his 72nd birthday today amidst heartfelt tributes from members of Gandhi Global Family, civil society leaders, youth groups and well-wishers from across India. A recipient of the Padma Award (2012), an Honorary Doctorate (2017) from a UK university, the Lifetime Achievement Award (2024) and the Sadbhavana Award (1995) by the Government of J&K, Dr. Varma has devoted more than three decades to promoting national unity, communal harmony and peaceful coexistence.
Born in village Jandrah in the kandi belt of Jammu, Dr. Varma completed his schooling at the local Gover... |
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| | Sadhotra, Gupta lead party functionaries in offering floral tributes to Sheikh Nazir Ahmad on his 11th death anniversary | | |
Jammu, February 24 (Scoop News)-The Jammu Provincial Unit of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference today paid glowing floral tributes to its party stalwart and former General Secretary, Late Sheikh Nazir Ahmad, on his 11th death anniversary at a massively attended commemorative function held at the party’s provincial headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan.
The function was chaired by Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta and witnessed the presence of senior party leaders, including Additional General Secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Bimla Luthra former MLA, Qazi Jalal Ud Din former MLA, Deepinder Kour former MLC, Satwant Kour Dogra ... |
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| | Conflating Opposition with Disruption Weakens the Credibility of Both the Critic and the Cause:GL Raina | | |
Jammu, February 24 (Scoop News)-The recent attempt by Omar Abdullah to portray Rahul Gandhi as an effective Leader of the Opposition is not just contradictory — it is politically opportunistic and intellectually untenable. It highlights a striking inconsistency in his political posture.
This statement was issued today by former MLC and spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (J&K-UT), GL Raina.
Recalling Mr. Abdullah’s earlier remarks, Raina noted that not long ago he had accused the Indian National Congress of failing to do enough during elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Yet today, he commends Rahul Gandhi for “effectively” discharging his responsibilities as Leader of the Opposit... |
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| | Free Multispecialty Medical Camp organizes by Crime Branch Headquarters, Jammu | | |
Jammu, February 24 (Scoop News)-One day Free Multispecialty Medical Camp was organized by SIBA Co-operative at the Crime Branch Headquarters, Jammu for the benefit of officers and officials, with the objective of promoting health awareness and ensuring timely medical care.
The Medical Camp was inaugurated by Sh. Sujit Kumar Singh, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Crime J&K accompanied by Sh. Faisal Qureshi-JKPS, SSP Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu, Sh. Sanjay Parihar-JKPS, SSP SCW Jammu, Sh. Ramnish Gupta-JKPS, SSP CICE J&K, , Sh. Anwar-Ul-Haq-JKPS, SSP ANTF Jammu, Sh. Noor Ul Hassan-JKPS, Addl. SP FPB Jammu and Sh. Mohd Shafi-JKPS, SO to IGP Crime J&K. On the occasion, he emphasized the imp... |
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| | Samba: Women SHGs get Kiosks under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative | | |
Samba,February 24 (Scoop News)-In a significant step toward women’s empowerment and livelihood generation, kiosks for Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of Samba district were inaugurated today at the revered Chichi Mata Temple under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative.
The kiosks were formally inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan, in the presence of the district officers. The initiative aims to enhance income generation and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities for local women associated with Self-Help Groups.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of economic self-reliance among women and reiterated the district administr... |
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| | Doda students leave for Punjab to participate in the National Youth Exchange Programme | | | Doda, February 24 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda Krishan Lal today flagged off a group of students to Punjab to participate in the National Youth Exchange Programme being held at Lovely Professional University (LPU)- Phagwara from February 24 to March 1, 2026.
The students’ tour has been sponsored by the District Administration and the Red Cross Society in collaboration with the School Education Department with the objective of promoting cultural exchange, national integration and developing leadership skills among the youth.
While interacting with the students, the Deputy Commissioner encouraged them to actively participate in all academic, cultural and interactive sess... |
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| | JKNC Strongly Condemns Irresponsible and Provocative Remarks of local BJP leadership | | | Jammu, February 23 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, today strongly condemned the highly irresponsible and provocative remarks made by local Bharatiya Janata Party leadership, calling it bundle of lies aimed at misleading the people and creating unnecessary political controversy.
Gupta said it is unfortunate that instead of engaging in constructive opposition, the BJP leadership continues to rely on distortion and sensationalism. He asserted that such statements reflect frustration within the BJP, which is fast losing its political ground in Jammu after having ditched the people on crucial promises related to employme... |
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| | POJK Refugee Cell submits memorandum to Sat Sharma on key issues of the community | | |
Jammu, February 23 (Scoop News)-Jammu Kashmir BJP POJK Cell State Convenor Balvinder Singh Soodan, on Monday, submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting pressing issues of the PoJK Displaced Persons (DPs) of 1947 to BJP J&K State President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma CA.
The memorandum was presented in the presence of party leaders Balbir Ram Rattan and Bawa Sharma.
The memorandum urges to take up these long-pending matters at the appropriate forums, including the Rajya Sabha, to ensure justice and uniform implementation of statutory provisions affecting the displaced community.
One of the key concerns raised pertains to the non-uniform issuance of Pahar... |
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