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Dogri Play “Jasma” to represent J&K at National Theatre Festival
JKAACL to showcase regional theatre at 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav
Jammu, February 15 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) in collaboration with the Department of Performing Arts, Cluster University of Jammu is set to present its Dogri production “Jasma” at the 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav, organised by the National School of Drama. The play will be staged at Abhinav Theatre on February 17, 2026, at 5 pm. The presentation at this prestigious international theatre festival marks a significant milestone for theatre in Jammu & Kashmir and highlights JKAACL’s sustained commitment to promoting regional lan...

DC XI Kathua scripts emphatic win over DC XI Samba
Kathua,February 15 (Scoop News)- DC XI Kathua registered a convincing 33-run victory over DC XI Samba in an exciting T20 encounter played Sports Stadium Kathua today, displaying fine teamwork and match temperament. Batting first after winning the toss, DC XI Kathua put up a competitive total of 161 for 7 in the allotted 20 overs. Amit Sharma stood tall with a magnificent 56 off 42 balls, striking nine boundaries and holding the innings together with a blend of elegance and authority. Karun injected momentum with a brisk 30 off 16 deliveries, while Jimmy added 22. Amit Jasrotia’s unbeaten 26 runs towards the end provided the much-needed flourish, helping the side post a challenging targe...

Mahashivratri celebrated with devotion, spiritual fervor in Poonch
Poonch, February 15 (Scoop News)- Mahashivratri was celebrated with devotion and spiritual fervor across district Poonch. Thousands of devotees thronged the Shiv Khori Temple to pay obeisance amid a spiritually vibrant atmosphere. Men, women and children dressed in colorful attire, participated enthusiastically in the celebrations, while local food stalls set up along the route to the shrine added to the festive spirit of the occasion. On the auspicious occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, Ashok Kumar Sharma also paid obeisance at the revered Shiv Khori Temple and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for sustained peace, prosperity and communal harmony. Deputy Commissioner, Brigade Co...

DST Charts Futuristic Biotechnology Roadmap, Policy for J&K
Jammu, February 15 (Scoop News)- The Department of Science and Technology is endeavouring to chart out futuristics roadmap for biotechnology, including the UT Policy for Biotechnology. In this regard, Commissioner Secretary, Science and Technology, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting wherein senior officers presented findings from their extensive study visits to India's premier biotechnology clusters including Genome Valley (Hyderabad), Guwahati Biotech Park and facilities at Lucknow, Vizag and Chandigarh. The delegation comprising Special Secretary Reyaz Ahmed Beigh, Director Finance Madan Lal, Additional Secretary JKSTIC Neelam Khajuria, Addi...

BJP will not allow Omar Government to evade Regularisation of Daily Wagers and Contractual Workers in J&K
Jammu, February 15 (Scoop News)-Senior BJP leader and State Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, Pawan Sharma today issued a strong statement urging the Omar Abdullah-led Government to take immediate and decisive action on the long-pending demand for regularization of daily wagers and contractual workers across Jammu and Kashmir. Sharma expressed serious concern over the continued delay, stating that the inaction has pushed thousands of workers and their families into deep financial distress, job insecurity, and prolonged emotional hardship. Many of these employees, he noted, have dedicated years—and in numerous cases decades—of sincere service to various government departments. “These worke...

Hi-tech agriculture only way forward for prosperous farmers in J&K: Bharat Priye
Jammu, February 13 (Scoop News)-JKPCC Kissan Department J&KUT President Bharat Priye today issued a strong and comprehensive call for transforming the agricultural landscape of Jammu and Kashmir through large-scale adoption of modern, hi-tech farming practices. He asserted that unless urgent and concrete measures are taken to modernize agriculture, farmers will continue to struggle with low productivity, climate uncertainties, and unstable incomes. Addressing press conference in Kathua today, Bharat Priye stated that agriculture remains the backbone of J&KUT’s rural economy, employing a significant portion of the population directly or indirectly. “If we truly want economic stability, e...

Digital misinformation being used to destabilize society, undermine national interests: Dr.Pardeep
Jammu, February 13 (Scoop News)- The growing menace of fake news and social media misinformation is increasingly being used as a tool to malign individuals, distort facts, and destabilize society, said Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Incharge, J&K BJP, while expressing serious concern over the matter. He stated that urgent remedial measures are required, including stricter enforcement of cyber laws, prompt fact-checking mechanisms, accountability of social media platforms, and widespread digital literacy campaigns to equip citizens with the ability to identify and reject misleading content before it causes irreversible damage. Dr. Pardeep Mahotra said that in the digital era, misinformat...

DC Doda chairs preparatory meeting for Maha Shivratri and holy month of Ramzan
Doda, February 13 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda Harvinder Singh today chaired a preparatory meeting to review arrangements for the smooth observance of the upcoming Shivratri festival and the holy month of Ramzan across the district. Additional District Development Commissioner Roshan Lal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Anil Kumar Thakur, Additional Superintendent of Police Mohd Aslam, Programme Officer ICDS Akhtar Qazi, Assistant Commissioner Development Din Mohd Afaqi, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Ashraf Pervaz, the Chief Medical Officer and other concerned district officers attended the meeting. Sub-Divisional Magistrates, police officers and concerned Executive Eng...

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