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| Annual Bhandara held at Baba Budh Giri Ji Ashram Behramgala; DC joins devotees | | | Poonch, June 22 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today visited the revered Baba Budh Giri Ji Ashram at Behramgala, Surankote, where he participated in the Annual Bhandara and performed Havan.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range Sandeep Wazir; SSP Shafket Hussain Bhat; SDM, Farooq Khan, Tehsildar Ashfaq Hussain and other district officers from police and administration.
The Deputy Commissioner interacted with members of the Ashram Committee and devotees. He congratulated the organizers for the successful conduct of the annual religious gathering. He appreciated their efforts in preserving the sanctity, traditions and spiritual s... |
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| | Kathua Administration intensifies SANJY preparations at Lakhanpur | | Kathua Administration intensifies SANJY preparations at Lakhanpur | |
Kathua, June 22 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today visited Lakhanpur to review the preparedness and arrangements being made for the convenience of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the upcoming Yatri Facilitation Centre and reviewed the arrangements related to essential facilities, including safe drinking water supply, uninterrupted power availability, sanitation and toilet facilities, cleanliness measures and healthcare services. He also inspected the RFID and e-KYC counters being established at the centre for the facilitation of pilgrims.
The Deputy Commissioner was apprised that over 90% of the civil wor... |
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| | Sikh delegation meets Sat Sharma, seeks enhanced security for Hemkund Sahib pilgrims | | |
Jammu, June 22 (Scoop News)-A Sikh delegation led by S. Balvinder Singh Soodan, Convenor, BJP Refugee Cell, Jammu & Kashmir, met Sat Sharma, MP Rajya Sabha, and BJP President, JKUT, and submitted a memorandum addressed to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing serious concern over recent incidents involving members of the Sikh community in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
J&K BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, MLA Devyani Rana and other senior BJP leaders were also present on the occasion.
During the meeting, the delegation expressed concern over certain unfortunate incidents reported from different parts of the country, which have caused anxiet... |
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| | BJP Organizes Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan in Kishtwar | | |
Kishtwar, June 22 (Scoop News)-As part of the nationwide campaign marking the successful completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led Government at the Centre, the Bharatiya Janata Party organized a grand Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan at Kishtwar. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from prominent citizens, intellectuals, social activists, professionals, and party workers from different sections of society.
The Sammelan was addressed by Pawan Sharma, State Secretary, BJP Jammu & Kashmir, along with Shagun Parihar, MLA Kishtwar, and Ravi Parihar, District President BJP Kishtwar.
Speaking on the occasion, Pawan Sharma highlighted the unprecedented achievements of t... |
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| | District administration clarifies facts on PMAY-G/AwaasPlus 2.0 cases in Poonch | | | Poonch, June 21 (Scoop News)- In response to concerns raised over the status of PMAY-G and AwaasPlus 2.0 cases in district Poonch, the correct facts are placed on record.
Under PMAY-G, 49,258 cases were sanctioned up to FY 2023-24 under the SECC and AwaasPlus categories. Subsequently, a survey was conducted under AwaasPlus 2.0 across the district to identify eligible households left out of previous surveys, during which 55,698 cases were surveyed; 8,961 under Self Survey and 46,737 under Assisted Survey.
Following the survey, a verification process was undertaken at various levels to ensure only genuinely eligible beneficiaries are considered under the scheme. Of these, 11,540 cases ... |
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| | JKAACL invites applications for Somnath Swabhiman Yatra-2026 | | |
Jammu/Srinagar, June 21 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL), Department of Culture, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, in pursuance of directions conveyed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has invited applications from residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for participation in the Somnath Swabhiman Yatra–2026. The six-day yatra is scheduled to commence from Jammu on June 29, 2026.
The pilgrimage, being organised for the first time in this format, aims to facilitate devotees from Jammu & Kashmir to undertake the journey to Somnath Temple. This year, the Government has earmarked 140 seats for yatris from the Union Terr... |
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| | International Day of Yoga celebrated across Jammu province | | 
Jammu, June 21 (Scoop News)-As part of the synchronised, Union Territory-wide observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga, the main district-level event was held today at Government College for Women (GCW), Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing". The district-wide events carried forward the message of holistic health, physical well-being and global harmony, drawing participation from officers, students and citizens across Jammu.
Jammu: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh attended the mai... |
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| | Satish Sharma Visits Kala Kendra, Appreciates rare Art Collection | | 
Jammu, June 21 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, ARI & Trainings, Satish Kumar Sharma, today visited Kala Kendra Jammu to witness 5 day Art exhibition at G R Sanosh Gallery of Kala Kendra, showcasing the remarkable works of renowned artist Shivani Kajuria.
The exhibition, being organized by Kala Kendra Jammu, featured a collection of art works that highlight the diverse and unique artistic vision of Khan.
During his visit, he toured various galleries of Kala Kendra and... |
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| | Yoga is India's gift to humanity, says Sat Sharma on International Yoga Day | | |
Jammu/Srinagar/Poonch, June 21 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated International Yoga Day with enthusiasm at multiple locations across the Union Territory, with senior party leaders participating in yoga sessions and spreading awareness about the importance of adopting yoga as a way of life.
J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament Sat Sharma (CA), along with BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria and All Cells Incharge Ved Sharma, participated in a yoga programme organized at Trikuta Nagar, opposite the Reserve Bank of India branch, Jammu. The event witnessed the participation of BJP leaders, cell convenors, co-convenors, and activists from ... |
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| | Ashok Koul reviews party programmes in Poonch district | | |
Poonch, June 21 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul chaired an organizational meeting at the BJP District Office, Poonch, to review ongoing party activities and discuss forthcoming programmes. BJP District President Poonch, S. Gurdeep Singh Khalsa, along with district office bearers and senior party leaders, attended the meeting.
During the meeting, a detailed review of the recently concluded International Yoga Day programmes was conducted, with special emphasis on timely reporting and documentation of activities organized across different organizational units. The participants also discussed various programmes being conducted as part of the nationwide out... |
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| | CGPWA celebrates 12th International Yoga Day | | 
Jammu, June 21 (Scoop News)-The Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu ( CGPWA) today also celebrated the 12 International Day of Yoga by organising Yoga session in collaboration with the Gandhinagar Greenbelt Morning Walkers.
Anupama and Dinesh Sharma Master Trainers of Bhartiya Yog Sansthan, the session which lasted for one hour. After the yoga session, Dinesh explained that Yoga should not be done casually but with focused attention with advised slow movement of limbs.
Focus keeps your breath synchronized with your movements. Present on the occasion included General... |
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| | Bhalla highlights mounting public concerns during outreach programme at Narwal Pain | | |
Jammu, June 20 (Scoop News)-: Continuing his grassroots outreach programme, JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla today visited Narwal Pain and held an extensive interaction with residents, youth, women, traders, senior citizens and local representatives to assess public grievances and developmental concerns. Among those present were Sandeep Dogra, Ram Dass, Davinder Singh, Mouin Latif, Suresh Kumar, Devraj Kanojia, Chitranjan Singh, Ajeet Raj, Hameed, Naseer, Rita Kanojia, Amna Kalyan, Sofia, Sultana and several other prominent citizens.
Addressing the gathering, Bhalla said that people across Jammu and Kashmir are facing numerous socio-economic challenges that require urgent attention... |
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| | Balvinder Singh Calls for Upgradation of Oncology Packages Under PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme in J&K | | |
Jammu, June 20 (Scoop News)-Renowned RTI and Social Activist of Jammu & Kashmir, S. Balvinder Singh, has urged the Health & Medical Education Department and the State Health Agency (SHA), J&K, to take immediate steps for upgrading oncology treatment packages under the PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme and to implement the latest Health Benefit Package (HBP)-2022 in the Union Territory.
Mr. Singh stated that many oncology packages currently available under the scheme have become outdated and are no longer fully aligned with the latest standards of cancer care. Several chemotherapy drugs and treatment protocols included in the existing packages are no longer routinely recommended in modern oncology ... |
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| | Panun Kashmir Observes World Refugee Day across Jammu, Bengaluru and North America | | Reaffirms Homeland Demand |  Jammu, June 20 (Scoop News)-Panun Kashmir today observed World Refugee Day with a major gathering at Invitation Hall, Roop Nagar, Jammu, alongside a parallel programme at Kashmir Bhavan, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, organized in association with the Kashmiri Hindu Cultural Welfare Trust (KHCWT). Simultaneously, Panun Kashmir activists in the United States and Canada held coordinated virtual protests, lending a global dimension to the observance. The programmes focused on the continuing displacement of Kashmiri Hindus, recognition of their genocide, and the demand for a separate. homeland in Kashmir ... |
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| | Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra-2026 flagged off amid record participation | | 
Jammu, June 20 (Scoop News)- Hundreds of pilgrims began their journey today to the shrine of Mata Ragnya Devi and other traditional destinations across Kashmir, as the Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra-2026 was ceremonially flagged off.
As part of the ceremonial departure, 214 buses carrying approximately 8,500 pilgrims were flagged off towards pilgrimage destinations across Kashmir, marking the annual observance of Jyeshtha Ashtami.
MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana flagged off the Yatra from Toll Post Nagrota in the presence of DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range Shridhar Patil, Relief and Rehabilitation Co... |
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| | CGPWA visits Vridh Ashram, interacts with inmates | | 
Jammu, June 20 (Scoop News)-A group of 40 members of the Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu, ( CGPWA) visited the Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Ambphalla, Jammu and interacted with the inmates.
The group was headed by Kuldeep Khoda, President of the Association. Among those present were Dr Ashok Bhan, K B Jandial, O N Koul, J K Vaid, Prem Gupta, Vijay Sambyal, V K Padha, O.P. Sharma, K.L. Sharma, Nisar Ahmed.
Er. Pankaj Gupta, President of the Home, in his welcome address, highlighted the recent improvements made in the Institution to provide dig... |
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| | Deputy CM inspects new Legislative Assembly building project in Jammu | | |
Jammu, June 19 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today inspected the ongoing construction work of the new Legislative Assembly building in Jammu and reviewed the progress achieved on the prestigious project.
During the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister assessed various components of the construction work and emphasized the importance of maintaining the highest standards of quality while ensuring adherence to the prescribed timelines.
He directed the concerned officers and executing agencies to expedite the pace of work so that the project is completed within the stipulated timeframe.
The Deputy Chief Minister underscored that the new Legislative Assembly b... |
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