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| Who Is Sharing the Personal Details of Kashmiri Pandit Employees? | | Find the Black Sheep, Expose the Network and Take Strict Action: Chetan Wanchoo_ | | Jammu, August 24 (Scoop News)-Strongly condemning the latest threat letters reportedly targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees, Chetan Wanchoo, State Executive Member and State Co-Convenor, Department of Trainings, BJP Jammu Kashmir, has called for an immediate, high-level and time-bound investigation into the entire chain behind these threatening communications.
Wanchoo said the reported inclusion of names and personal contact numbers of Kashmiri Pandit employees is a matter of serious security concern and cannot be dismissed as an isolated incident.
“The biggest question is: who is providing the names and contact numbers of these employees, and how are these details reaching those issu... |
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| | Div Com reviews Development Proposals for heritage sites in Budgam, Pulwama | | |
Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review proposals for the development, renovation and upgradation of heritage sites including Asar-i-Sharief Peth Makhama Budgam and Khoo Sahb Yarwan Shadimarg, Pulwama.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Superintending Engineer PWD South Kashmir, Tehsildar Waqf Board, officers from Budgam district and representatives of the District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, Pulwama.
During the meeting, members of the Prabandhak Committee submitted a detailed proposal for the development and renovation of the Holy Spri... |
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| | 2-Day Seminar on Dogri Drama begins at KL Saigal Hall Jammu | | |
Jammu, August 24 (Scoop News)- A two-day seminar on “Dogri Drama”, jointly organised by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, began today at K. L. Saigal Hall, Writers Club, Jammu. The seminar, being held on August 24 and 25, aims to deliberate upon the rich tradition, evolution and diverse dimensions of Dogri drama.
The inaugural session commenced with the welcome and introductory address by Mohan Singh (Padma Shri), Convener, Dogri Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi Shiv Dev Sushil, eminent Dogri writer and playwright, delivered the keynote address, while Sonali Arun Gupta, Special Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture a... |
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| | Every tree gets a name and a guardian | | Jammu admin launches ‘Paalna’ plantation drive across 815 institutions | |
Jammu, August 24 (Scoop News)- A whopping Sixty thousand saplings were today planted across Jammu district. Each tree will carry two names — the trees’ and the student responsible for keeping it alive.
District Administration Jammu launched ‘Paalna’, a plantation campaign built on a single departure from convention: no sapling has been planted without an adopter. Every one of the 60,000 trees planted across 815 educational institutions has been adopted by a student or teacher, who will name it, care for it and submit monthly reports on its condition for one full year.
Each guardian received a certificate bearing a photograph of their tree. Each tree also has a designated guardian f... |
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| | ADC Bhaderwah reviews arrangements for Manimahesh, Kailash Yatra | | | Bhaderwah, August 23 (Scoop News)-Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal today conducted a detailed inspection of the Bhaderwah–Chamba road leading towards the revered Manimahesh Shrine in Bharmour, Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, to review arrangements for the safe movement of pilgrims.
Among those present were Tehsildar Kamal Preet Singh, Assistant Engineer (PWD R&B) Muneeb, alongside other civil and police officials.
During the inspection, the team assessed road conditions and reviewed transit facilities along the route for pilgrims undertaking the Manimahesh Yatra.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Sunil Kumar Bhutyal also inspected Bheja village and Pa... |
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| | DDC Poonch inspects Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi arrangements | | | Poonch , August 23 (Scoop News)-District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today conducted an extensive visit to various locations in Poonch town to inspect arrangements for the observance of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi and the associated religious procession.
Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik, Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Muhammad Sayeed, Assistant Director (FCS&CA) Khalil Ahmed Banday, alongside officers from Jal Shakti and other departments concerned.
During the visit, the District Development Commissioner inspected Poonch Eidgah and reviewed the arrangements for devotees attending the Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi programme. The DDC ass... |
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| | JMC ensures timely redressal of water logging amidst heavy rainfall | | |
Jammu, August 23 (Scoop News)- In response to early morning heavy rainfall across Jammu city today, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) promptly mobilised men and machinery, including Quick Response Teams (QRTs), to address waterlogging in several affected areas.
Areas including Rajinder Nagar, Muthi, Patta Bohri, Lakhdata Bazar and Bantalab witnessed water accumulation due to intense rainfall. In Rajinder Nagar and Patta Bohri, where Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) works are in progress, temporary storage of construction material contributed to waterlogging. Upon receiving public complaints, JMC teams cleared the accumulation within one hour, restoring normal condi... |
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| | Omar Abdullah Government Delivering "New Shock" Instead of Promised Free 200 Units of Power:Priya | | |
Jammu, August 23 (Scoop News)- Vice President Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J & K and former minister Priya Sethi today lambasted the National Conference (NC)-led Jammu and Kashmir government following the news reports of Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission's approval of an average 6.83% hike in electricity tariffs. Striking heavily at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Sethi termed the decision effective from September 1, 2026, as a "gross betrayal and a new shock" for the common people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a strongly worded statement, Priya Sethi questioned the administrative direction of the current dispensation, accusing it of exploiting emotions during election campaigns.
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| | Mohd Ayaz Raina of Rajouri selected for National Award to Teachers 2026 | | | Rajouri, August 22 (Scoop News)-Mohd Ayaz Raina, Lecturer in Botany at Government Higher Secondary School (HSS) Dalhori, District Rajouri, has been selected for the National Award to Teachers 2026, becoming the only awardee from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir this year. The award will be conferred on Teachers' Day on September 5.
The selection is a moment of immense pride for Rajouri and the entire education fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir. For the awardee, it also recognises 13 years of dedication, commitment and contribution to education.
Expressing gratitude over the recognition, Raina said the award is not merely a personal honour but a recognition of the collective eff... |
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| | National Senior Citizens Day celebrated in Samba | | | Samba, August 22 (Scoop News)- The Department of Social Welfare, Samba organised a programme to mark National Senior Citizens Day at the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex, Samba, with Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan as the Chief Guest.
The programme was held under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) Action Plan 2026–27, focussing on promoting the dignity, health, well-being and social security of senior citizens.
On the occasion, an ENT Medical Check-up Camp and an AYUSH Health Camp were organised for senior citizens.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the invaluable contribution of senior citizens to society and stressed the importance of ensuring t... |
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| | Press Club Udhampur holds important Meeting, Discusses Future Roadmap | | 
Udhampur: August 21 (Scoop News)- An important meeting of the members of Press Club Udhampur was held today, during which several key issues concerning the functioning and future activities of the club were discussed in detail.
The meeting witnessed active participation from club members, who shared their views and suggestions on various matters related to the media fraternity and the effective functioning of the organisation. Members emphasised the need for greater coordination, unity and active participation to further strengthen the club.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were a... |
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| | Omar Govt committed to protect the interest and welfare of working classes: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, August 21 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta Friday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government, in keeping with the party’s pro-poor and pro-worker legacy, is committed to protecting the interests and welfare of employees and workers in both the organised and unorganised sectors.
Gupta made these remarks while interacting with the delegation led by Thakur Nar Singh, President of the State Central Labour Union, accompanied by Senior Vice President Labour Wing Karan Singh, Provincial Secretary Labour Union Deep Mehra and other office-bearers of the union at the party’s Provincial Headquarters, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu... |
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| | Sham Lal Sharma Calls for Greater Social Responsibility Towards the Welfare and Dignity of Senior Citizens | | |
Jammu, August 21 (Scoop News)-Senior Citizens Day was celebrated with enthusiasm at Golden’s Day Care & Recreation Centre for Senior Citizens, Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu, with cultural programmes, health-awareness sessions and interactive activities highlighting the importance of dignity, social participation and the overall wellbeing of senior citizens.
Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North, who was the Chief Guest, appreciated the efforts of the Centre in providing senior citizens with a caring, respectful and vibrant social environment. He said that the welfare of senior citizens must remain an important priority of society, particularly at a time when changing family structures and the fas... |
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| | World Senior Citizen Day Observed at Bahu Fort Shelter Home | | Free Health Check-Up and Aadhaar Enrollment Camps Organized | |
Jammu, August 21 (Scoop News)-On the occasion of World Senior Citizen Day, the District Social Welfare Department, Jammu, in collaboration with Samvedna Society (NGO), organized a special programme at the Shelter Home for Urban Homeless, Bahu Fort, Jammu, with a focus on the health, welfare and dignity of senior citizens and other residents of the shelter home.
As part of the programme, a Free Eye Screening & General Health Check-Up Camp and an Aadhaar Enrollment Camp were organized by Social Activist and Chairman, Samvedna Society, Keshav Chopra. The health camp was organized in collaboration with K.D. Multispeciality Hospital, Jammu, with the medical team headed by Dr. J.P. Singh.
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