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| PHE Contractors raise payment issues with Jal Shakti Minister | | Assurance given on MoU signing to facilitate release of pending JJM dues | |
Jammu,April 04 (Scoop News)- The J&K PHE Contractors Coordination Committee (CCC) today held a detailed and significant meeting with Jal Shakti Minister Javeed Rana to deliberate upon a host of pressing issues and challenges being faced by contractors across the Union Territory over the past 18 months.
The delegation, while putting forth its concerns, strongly highlighted the inordinate delay in the release of payments for work already executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). They described the situation as alarming, stating that prolonged non-payment has severely impacted the financial stability of contractors, many of whom are struggling to sustain ongoing projects due to liqu... |
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| | House passes J&K Private Universities Bill | | 
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)-The House today passed the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bll No. 08 of 2026) on establishment and incorporation of private universities in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Bill moved by Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo read, “A Bill to provide for the establishment and incorporation of Private Universities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and to regulate their functioning, management, and academic standards for ensuring quality education and protecting the interests of students”.
Speaking regarding the Bill, the Education ... |
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| | FIRs lodged in PHE equipment theft cases: Javed Rana | | 
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, today informed the Legislative Assembly that prompt action has been taken and FIRs have been lodged with the concerned authorities in cases involving theft of transformers and allied Public Health Engineering (PHE) equipment.
The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Devyani Rana.
Reiterating the government’s commitment, the Minister said that all necessary measures are being taken to safeguard the public assets and prevent such incidents.
The Minister said that the Jal Shak... |
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| | Rs 45.824 Lakh allotted for sports infra in Ramnagar constituency: Satish Sharma | | 
Jammu,April 04 (Scoop News)-An amount of Rs. 45.824 Lakh has been allotted for undertaking sports infrastructural activities in Ramnagar constituency.
This was informed by Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, IT, Science and Technology, Youth Service and Sports Satish Sharma while replying to a question raised by Legislator, Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj in the Legislative Assembly today.
The Minister said that in addition to the above, work on up-gradation of Raja Ram Singh Stadium to a Multipurpose Sports Stadium Ramnagar is in progress. “A fund of Rs.5.73 Lakh has bee... |
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| | Omar led Govt Committed to Bringing Kandi areas and Border Belt of Kathua District on Development Map: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)- Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, on Saturday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government is working with commitment to bring Kandi Belt and Border areas of Kathua District on Development Map, after years of neglect during BJP regime.
He made these remarks while addressing a one-day conference of Kathua Rural at Pani Morh, organized and chaired by Sham Narayan Mehta District President Kathua Rural. The meeting witnessed participation from party functionaries belonging to the Kandi belt and border areas.
The participants appreciated the leadership of Omar Abdullah for his pro-poor initiatives ... |
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| | Guru Nanak HC & Khalsa Gole Gujral Storm into Semi-Finals of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Hockey Tournament | | 
Jammu, April 03 (Scoop News)-The ongoing Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Hockey Tournament, organised by Khalsa Club, Gole Gujral, witnessed high-energy quarter-final clashes today, with four teams securing their place in the semi-finals after impressive performances.
In the opening quarter-final, Bandhu Rakh Hockey Club delivered a commanding performance against Khalsa Blue, registering a convincing 3–0 victory to advance into the semi-finals. Dr. Taran Singh graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while R.S. Soodan attended as Guest of Honour.
The second quarter-final saw MRS Hockey Club, Si... |
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| | HUDD embraces digital processes for seamless building permissions: Sakeena Itoo | | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)- The government today informed that significant governance reforms with automated scrutiny and end-to-end digital processing has been embraced by the Housing and Urban Development department (HUDD) under Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) for seamless submission of building permission applications.
This was stated by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, while replying to a Calling Attention Notice in the House today on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, moved by Legislator Mir Saifullah.
The Minister said that under Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), the departm... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor assents to three Bills passed by LA: Secretary informs House | | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit today informed the House that the Lieutenant Governor has assented to three Bills passed by Legislative Assembly (LA).
Informing the House, the Secretary read, The Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 1 of 2026); The Jammu and Kashmir Eliminating Discrimination Against Persons Affected by Leprosy Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 2 of 2026) and Jammu and Kashmir State Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 03 of 2026) passed by Legislative Assembly have been assented to by the Lieutenant Governor on 31 of March 2026”.
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| | Omar Abdullah’s Government Focused on Revitalizing Far-Flung Areas of Jammu and Kashmir: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)- National Conference Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, has lauded the efforts of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, asserting that his government has successfully brought far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir back on the development radar.
Gupta made these remarks during an interaction with a delegation from Bhalesa, Doda, headed by Mohd Iqbal Bhat former MLC and Zonal Vice President Chenab Valley Zone who met him at the party's provincial headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu. The visiting delegation expressed their gratitude for the renewed focus on the remote areas of the Chenab Valley under the Omar Abdullah-led government. They h... |
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| | Teli Urged party workers to gear up for the upcoming Panchayat and ULB elections | | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chairman, OBC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli strongly criticized the BJP-led Central Government “false and hollow promises,” alleging that the concerns of OBCs and weaker sections in Jammu and Kashmir have been consistently ignored.
Addressing a workers’ meeting at Bari Brahmana, organized by Vikas Bamotra, Senior Vice President, District Samba OBC Cell, Mr. Teli said that the previous BJP government had failed to fulfill its commitments, particularly in generating employment opportunities and ensuring welfare for OBC communities in the region. He emphasized that the BJP’s assurances have not translated into tangible benefi... |
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| | Northern Railway extends special express service to Katra amid rising pilgrim rush | | 
Jammu,April 02 (Scoop News)-In a major step to enhance passenger convenience and effectively manage the anticipated surge in pilgrim traffic during the upcoming summer season, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has announced the extension of the reserved special express train service operating between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
Train No. 04081/04082 (New Delhi–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–New Delhi), which has witnessed overwhelming response in previous runs, will now continue operations for an extended period, significantly improving the chances of passengers secu... |
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