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BJP Condemns Attack on Dr Farooq Abdullah, Deputy CM, seeks probe
Jammu, March 12 (Scoop News)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday strongly condemned the recent attack on Dr Farooq Abdullah, president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, describing the incident as unfortunate and against democratic values. The condemnation came during a meeting of BJP spokespersons held under the leadership of Chief J&K BJP Spokesperson Advocate Sunil Sethi, where the leaders discussed the incident and expressed serious concern over the attack on political leaders. It was informed in the meeting that the incident relates to a recent firing that took place during a wedding function in Jammu’s Greater Ka...

BJP Panchayati Raj cell meeting held, focus on strengthening grassroots governance
Jammu, March 12 (Scoop News)- Jammu & Kashmir BJP held a meeting of its Panchayati Raj Cell at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review the functioning of the cell and chalk out strategies to strengthen grassroots-level outreach. J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul and All Cells Incharge Ved Sharma along with Panchayati Raj Cell Convenor Advocate Jitender Sharma, Co-Convenors Aman Sharma and Randhir Sharma, addressed the meeting, which was attended by the state executive members of Panchayati Raj Cell. Addressing the meeting, Ashok Koul emphasized the crucial role of Panchayati Raj institutions in strengthening democracy at the grassroots level. He...

NC Protests in Jammu over Attack on Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, March 12 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Jammu Province unit led by Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta on Thursday staged a strong protest march in Jammu city condemning the assassination attempt on the NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah. The protest march led by Gupta, began from the party’s provincial headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan and passed through the busy markets of Raghunath Bazar and Residency Road before culminating at City Chowk, where party leaders and workers raised slogans demanding strict action against the assailant. Senior party leader and Additional General Secretary Ajay Sadhotra, along with several other leaders...

Congress delegation meets Dr Farooq Abdullah
expresses solidarity, shares concern over the assisination bid, security lapses
Jammu, March 12 (Scoop News)-High level delegation of JKPCC headed by Working President Shri Raman Bhalla ,on the instructions of PCC President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra, today met the Former Chief Minister& National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah, at his residence at Bhathindi ,today & expressed solidarity with him and heaved a sigh of relief that he escaped unhurt in a serious assassination bid on his life last night. The delegation comprised Former ministers Mula Ram & Yogesh Sawhney, Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma, Former MLCs Ved Mahajan & Th Balbir Singh. The Congress leaders extended good wishes to him on behalf of the party and shared their great concern over th...

From Mountains to Monitors: Ramban Launches J&K’s First Virtual Labour Court
Jammu, March 12 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards modernization of the justice delivery system, the Court of the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC), Ramban has become the first court in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to initiate virtual hearings of labour cases, enabling litigants and advocates to participate in proceedings through digital platforms. The initiative marks a major stride towards accessible and technology-driven justice and has been widely appreciated by the people of Ramban district. Members of the legal fraternity and the common masses have congratulated the Administration, particularly the Labour Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir and District Development ...

BADC Condemns Assassination Attempt on Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, March 12 (Scoop News)-Dr. Shazad Ahmed Malik, Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir Border Area Development Conference (JKBADC) & Former Vice Chancellor, has strongly condemned the dastardly assassination attempt on former Chief Minister and National Conference President, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, at a marriage function in Greater Kailash area of Jammu. Expressing shock and outrage, BADC Chairman said, "This cowardly act against a leader of Dr. Farooq Abdullah's stature is an attack on the entire democratic fabric of our society and hose responsible must be brought to justice without delay". The BADC Chairman also demanded a thorough investigation and accountability for the serious lapses o...

Sikh Progressive Front Hails Vice-Chancellor’s Initiative to Celebrate Jammu’s Literary and Cultural Heritage
Jammu, March 11 (Scoop News)-The Sikh Progressive Front has expressed deep appreciation for the initiative taken by the University of Jammu in organizing, for the first time, a significant literary and cultural programme titled “Jammuiyat: Sahitya–Sanskriti Samagam”, scheduled to be held from 13th to 14th March 2026 at the University campus. In a statement issued here today by S Balvinder Singh President SPF along with S Surinder Singh Wazir Vice President, S Manjeet Singh Bali Secretary, S. Rajinder Singh Sudan joint Secretary, S Paramjit Singh, S Janak Singh the Front particularly lauded the visionary leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Umesh Rai, for initiating this meaningful...

Omar Abdullah’s Inclusive Governance Exposes BJP’s False Narrative: Rattan Lal
Jammu, March 11 (Scoop News)-Senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, Yesterday evening interacting with senor party functionaries of District Udhampur Rural at Tikri said that the people-centric governance model of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has effectively exposed what he termed as the “bogus and politically motivated narrative” propagated by the Bharatiya Janata Party about Jammu and Kashmir. Gupta said that the successive budgets presented by the Omar Abdullah-led government reflect a clear commitment towards inclusive development, social justice and welfare-oriented governance, particularly focusing on ...

Deputy Chief Minister acts tough against river bed mining violations
Deactivates e- challan portals of five crusher units in Rajouri
Rajouri, March 11 (Scoop News)-Acting tough against violations related to river bed mining, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today deactivated the e-challan portals of five stone crusher units at Chityari and adjoining areas of District Rajouri. To assess the mining activities in the area, the Deputy Chief Minister conducted a surprise inspection of stone crusher units to ensure that the operations are being carried out in compliance with the prescribed rules and regulations. He was accompanied by the Joint Director, Geology and Mining Department, Jammu along with other concerned senior officers. During the inspection, it was found that five stone crusher units including Mi...

Rana reviews Jal Shakti works; emphasises accountability, better monitoring, faster execution of projects
Jammu, March 10 (Scoop News)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting regarding functioning of the Jal Shakti Department. He assessed the progress on various ongoing initiatives of the department, stressing the need for stronger monitoring, enhanced accountability and time-bound execution of developmental works. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra, members of the J&K Water Resources Regulatory Authority (JKWRRA), Mission Director Jal Jeevan Mission, Secretary JKWRRA, all Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers (Civil/Mechanical), Exec...

DM bans transportation of Bovine animals from Jammu District
Jammu, March 10 (Scoop News)- District Magistrate Jammu Rakesh Minhas, in exercise of the powers vested under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), has banned transportation of Bovine animals such as Cow, Buffalo, Oxen, Bulls, Calves etc from District Jammu to other Districts, except with written permission from District Magistrate or Additional District Magistrate Jammu under certain conditions imposed by this office from time to time. The order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of two months from date of its issue or till the order is rescinded whichever be earlier. Any person who contravenes this order shall be lia...

Scanned by GmailGovernment aims to transform AWCs into vibrant early learning spaces: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu, March 10 (Scoop News)- Minister for Social Welfare, Education , Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to discuss various proposals focusing on enhanced convergence of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) framework with Education, Health, and other allied departments to further strengthen the early learning ecosystem at Anganwadi Centres across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare department (SWD), Sarmad Hafeez; Mission Director POSHAN, Sajad Hussain Ganai; Director Finance and ...

High Court of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh felicitates J&K Ranji Trophy team
Jammu, March 10 (Scoop News)- The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today felicitated the Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy team for historic achievement of winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2025–26 season, marking a landmark moment in the sporting history of the Union Territory. The felicitation ceremony was held in presence of Chief Justice Arun Palli along with Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Justice Sanjay Dhar, Justice Mohd. Akram Chowdhary, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri and Justice Sanjay Parihar besides Judges of the High Court of ...

Omar-led Government Focuses on Reviving Neglected Areas of Jammu: NC's Rattan Lal
Ramnagar, March 10 (Scoop News)- Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, emphasized the strong commitment of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah towards revitalizing the far-flung and neglected areas of Jammu. Addressing a workers' meeting in Ramnagar, chaired by KD Sharma, Gupta pointed out the systematic neglect of regions like Basant Garh and Ramnagar under successive BJP-PDP regimes, which failed to deliver on the most basic needs of the people. He highlighted that the people of these areas have suffered for years due to the lack of attention to vital infrastructure—roads, healthcare, sanitation, education, and other essential civic ameni...

Youth 4 Panun Kashmir Calls JKCHR Statement at UNHRC a Fraudulent Travesty
and Criminal Whitewash of the Kashmiri Hindu Genocide
Jammu, March 09 (Scoop News)-Youth 4 Panun Kashmir (Y4PK) has strongly condemned and outrightly rejected the written statement submitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Council for Human Rights (JKCHR) at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, calling it a fraudulent travesty of truth and a disgraceful attempt to whitewash the genocide and ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Hindus from their homeland. The statement presented by JKCHR attempts to portray the forced exodus of Kashmiri Hindus merely as a question of “reintegration” and “communal reconciliation,” while dismissing the legitimate demand of the displaced community for security and political safeguards as “segregated ...

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