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| China’s ‘fictitious naming’ won’t change reality: Gaurav slams Beijing over new county near Arunachal, PoK | | |
Jammu, April 13 (Scoop News)-BJP spokesperson and Convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta on Monday launched a blistering attack on China over its latest move to create and rename administrative regions near Arunachal Pradesh and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, calling Beijing a “repeated offender and habitual liar” engaged in “manufacturing geography to suit its expansionist agenda.”
Reacting to reports of China establishing a new county—Cenling—in its Xinjiang region near the strategically sensitive Wakhan Corridor, Gupta said the move is part of a “well-calculated geopolitical design” aimed at reinforcing illegitimate territorial claims and altering facts on the ground through prop... |
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| | Deputy CM inspects work on Bridge Project at Meeran Sahi | | |
Jammu, April 13 (Scoop News)- The Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today inspected the ongoing construction work on Rs. 7.42 crore bridge project being executed on the Satwari–R S Pura road at Meeran Sahib, Jammu.
During the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the pace and quality of work being executed on the vital infrastructure project. He emphasised the importance of timely completion of the vital project while strictly adhering to the set quality parameters.
Highlighting the significance of the bridge, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the project holds historical importance and will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless connectivity and improved acces... |
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| | Grand celebrations mark first day of Baisakhi Festival at Bhaderwah | |  Bhaderwah, April 13 (Scoop News)- The first day of the vibrant Baisakhi festival was celebrated by organizing a series of Fairs (Melas) across Bhaderwah Valley, drawing large gatherings of people to the venues. The festival, which holds cultural and agricultural significance, witnessed active participation from locals and visitors alike.
The district administration ensured smooth conduct of the celebrations by extending full cooperation and making proper arrangements for safety, traffic management and public convenience. All Baisakhi melas in the region were organized in a well-coordinate... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor, CM & Other Ministers Greet people on Baisakhi | | |
Jammu, April 13 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, which will be celebrated tomorrow.
In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the joyous occasion of Baisakhi, I convey my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all.
This harvest festival stands as a solemn reminder of the extraordinary contributions of our farmers whose labor, sacrifice, and dedication sustain the very foundation of our nation.
Baisakhi also marks the historic foundation of the Khalsa Panth by the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who empowered the people and the community. As we celebrate Baisakhi, let... |
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| | Former Patwari Convicted by Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar | | Awarded One-Year Imprisonment and ₹10,000 Fine | |
Jammu, April 13 (Scoop News)- Hon’ble Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, Shri Tasleem Arif, today pronounced the judgment in case FIR No. 20/2007 of P/S VOK (now ACB). In the said case, the accused, Ghulam Qadir Bhat (then Patwari Halqa Khushipora Zainkot), son of Mohammad Ismail Bhat, resident of Narparistan Fateh Kadal, Srinagar, has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment along with a fine of ₹10,000.
The case, FIR No. 20/2007 under Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2006 read with Section 161 RPC, was registered on 01-04-2007 at Police Station VOK (now ACB), Srinagar, on allegations that the said public servant had demanded and accepted a bribe of ₹3,... |
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| | BJP Mahila Morcha holds Mega Bike Rally supporting women’s reservation in J&K | | |
Jammu, April 12 (Scoop News)-BJP Mahila Morcha, Jammu & Kashmir, organized a women-led bike rally in strong support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and the provision of 33% reservation for women. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of women riders who raised spirited slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Nari Shakti Zindabad.” The rally commenced from Mubarak Mandi and culminated at Press Club, Jammu.
BJP National General Secretary and Prabhari J&K Tarun Chugh, along with J&K BJP Vice-President Priya Sethi, BJP General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, District President Jammu East Adv. Rajesh Gupta, MLA East Yudhvir Sethi, MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana, MLA Kisht... |
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| | Sat Sharma, Ashok Koul review BJP’s organizational programmes, focus on Nari Shakti | | |
Jammu, April 12 (Scoop News)-Sat Sharma, J&K BJP President & Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), along with Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization) addressed an organizational meeting of senior party leaders at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
The meeting witnessed the participation of senior leaders including Vice-Presidents, General Secretaries, and other office bearers, and focused on reviewing ongoing organizational programmes while strategizing for upcoming party activities across Jammu & Kashmir.
Sat Sharma emphasized the need to further strengthen grassroots-level engagement through sustained organizational efforts such as booth-level outreach, “Gaon Chalo... |
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| | Ravinder asks party workers to keep eye on voter list revision exercise | | Remove all dead,double,factious voters- Ex MLC to election authorities | |
Sunderbani, April 12 (Scoop News)- Former MLC and Chief Spokesperson JKPCC Mr Ravinder Sharma has advised the party workers to keep close watch on the exercise undertaken by the Election authorities for the revision of voter lists and ensure only genuine voters are registered.
Addressing a largely attended workers meeting of prominent functionaries of Blocks Sunderbani, Devak and Siot at Sunderbani today, Mr Sharma also demanded that all dead ,double and factious voters should be deleted by the authorities and asked party cadres to keep an eye on the entire exercise of voter list revision and updating.
Welcoming Several prominent persons into congress party, Mr Sharma said that Vo... |
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| | BJP announces Bike Rally to Celebrate Nari Shakti and Democratic Participation | | |
Jammu, April 12 (Scoop News)-A press conference was held today in Jammu, bringing together women leaders and public representatives to highlight the expanding role of women in India’s democratic framework. The interaction took place at the BJP Headquarters, Jammu, where State Spokespersons Purnima Sharma and Rajni Sethi, along with Neha Mahajan, President, Mahila Morcha, and General Secretaries Urvashi Gupta and Poonam Gupta, addressed the media.
The speakers elaborated on the significance of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, describing it as a transformative constitutional reform aimed at enhancing women’s participation in governance. The Act provides for one-third reservation... |
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| | Divisional Awareness Programme concludes with widespread outreach across Jammu Division | | |
Jammu, April 11 (Scoop News)-The three-day Divisional Level Awareness Programme organised by the School Education Department culminated with a significant expansion of its outreach as students and educators carried the message of the campaign beyond institutional spaces and into the community at large.
The concluding day witnessed a continuation of diverse activities across schools in the Jammu division including poster making, slogan writing, essay writing, awareness sessions and expert lectures sustaining the momentum of engagement built over the preceding days.
In a marked progression from dialogue to direct public interface, students and staff members across districts organise... |
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| | IED on highway at Thandapani issue of serious concern -Congress | | |
Jammu, April 11 (Scoop News)- JKPCC Chief Spokesperson and former MLC Mr Ravinder Sharma has expressed concern over the presence of IED at Thandapani on Sunderbani-Rajouri highway ,however expressed satisfaction of its timely detection and defusal by the police and security forces.
In a statement, he lauded the local people, police and security forces for their swift action to defuse the same and averted a major tragedy.
Sharma said that intelligence network in the entire area should be further strengthened and the entire border population is nationalists, should be sanitised to thwart the designs of Pakistan and terrorists.
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| | Congress has expressed concern over fire incident at Dangail, Machail Kishtwar | | | Jammu, April 11 (Scoop News)-Congress has expressed concern over the fire incident at village Dangail in Machail area of Kishtwar district, in which the house of one Sonam Nurboo has been completely gutted & destroyed besides some other damages in the locality.
In a statement JKPCC Chief Shri Tariq Hameed Karra has said that as per reports from the area and inputs from local Congress leaders ,the fire incident has completely burnt the double storey house into ashes destroying the entire household items and other property of Shri Sonam Nurboo.
Unfortunately Nurboo's only son was lost in the Snow Avalanche about couple of years ago and has daughters including one unmarried ... |
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| | Jammu Rural Congress Holds Crucial Meeting of Block Presidents | | Assess crop loss to farmers due to heavy rains - Bhalla | |
Jammu, April 11 (Scoop News)- A significant meeting of Block Presidents of Jammu Rural District Congress was organized by District President Neeraj Kundan. The meeting was chaired by Working President Raman Bhalla,and focused on strengthening the party organization at the grassroots level in preparation for the upcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies elections.
Working President of JKPCC, Raman Bhalla, graced the meeting as the chief guest and gave a stirring address. Former Minister GM Saroori and Former MLC Ved Mahajan were also present and actively participated in the deliberations
Working President Raman Bhalla directed all Congress workers to intensify the movement against t... |
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| | Bharat Priye stopped at Bhambla while heading to support Shiv Khori traders’ stir | | |
Reasi, April 11 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Kisan Congress Chairman Bharat Priye was on Saturday stopped at Bhambla by the district administration while he was on his way to Ransoo to express solidarity with protesting shopkeepers and traders.Ransoo, the base camp of the revered Shiv Khori shrine in Reasi district, has been witnessing a complete shutdown amid ongoing protests by traders demanding an extension of daily pilgrimage hours. The agitating traders have been pressing for an increase in the duration of the Shiv Khori yatra, citing severe economic distress caused by existing restrictions.
At present, pilgrims are not permitted to proceed t... |
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| | JK LG & CM express grief over loss of lives of J&K residents in Kuwait road accident | | |
Jammu, April 10 (Scoop News)-JK Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister expressed grief and anguish over the loss of lives of residents from Poonch and Rajouri in a tragic road accident in Kuwait.
In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said:
"The news of the tragic road accident in Kuwait is heart-wrenching.In this hour of grief, my thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I have directed the officials to extend all possible support to the bereaved families".
CM Omar Abdullah expresses grief over loss of lives of J&K residents in Kuwait road accident
Assures early repatriation of mortal remains of dece... |
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| | JKAACL, CUJ organise Vibrant Punjabi–Dogri Cultural & Music Programme | | |
Jammu, April 10 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), in collaboration with Central University of Jammu (CUJ), organised a Punjabi–Dogri Cultural-cum-Music Programme today in the Brigadier Rajinder Singh, MVC Auditorium of the Varsity.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from eminent local artists and cultural troupes from district Samba, presenting a rich tapestry of Punjabi and Dogri folk traditions. The audience was enthralled by vibrant performances, including soulful folk songs and the energetic Punjabi Gidda.
Renowned local groups-Rattan Lal and Party, Sudesh Kumari and Party and Bodh Raj and Party created a captivati... |
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| | Govt committed to equitable development of Jammu, Srinagar cities: Deputy Chief Minister | | | Jammu,April 10 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated the Government’s firm commitment towards ensuring balanced and equitable development of both Jammu and Srinagar cities.
The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks while interacting with various public and individual delegations at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
A delegation led by former MLC, Rattan Lal Gupta, along with Tejinder Pal Singh (Aman) called on the Deputy Chief Minister and highlighted several issues and demands pertaining to the development of Jammu city.
Giving a patient hearing to the delegation, the Deputy Chief Minister assured that the Government is focused on holistic and rob... |
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| | DC Kathua reviews arrangements for JKSSB Junior Assistant Examination | | | Kathua, April 10 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the upcoming JKSSB examination at a meeting held in the DC Office Complex, here.
The JKSSB written examination for the post of Junior Assistant is scheduled to be held on April 19, 2026.
The Deputy Commissioner held a detailed discussion with concerned officers regarding the arrangements being put in place to ensure the seamless conduct of the examination. It was informed that 10 examination centres have been established across the district for the purpose.
The meeting reviewed key aspects including drinking water facilities, power supply, seating arrange... |
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| | 3-day Divisional-level awareness programme concludes in Udhampur | | DC flags off Padyatra under Nasha Mukt Udhampur Abhiyan | | Udhampur, April 10 (Scoop News)-The three-day Divisional-level awareness Programme concluded today with the District Administration Udhampur, in collaboration with School Education Department, organizing a padyatra to promote Nasha Mukt Udhampur Abhiyan, with the message 'Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life.’
The padyatra was flagged off from Domail Chowk by Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa in presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; Joint Director School Education Udhampur–Reasi Dr. Jagdish Chander Mehra and Chief Education Officer Subash Gupta.
Briefing the media, the Deputy Commissioner informed that a series of activities were conducted across the district during the three-... |
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| | Railways launch ‘RailOne’ awareness drive across Jammu Division | | 21-day campaign promotes digital ticketing and passenger-friendly services at stations and educational institutions | 
Jammu, April 10 (Scoop News)-The Jammu Division is continuously striving to provide its passengers with enhanced convenience, transparency, and incentives through digital mediums. In line with this effort—and under the guidance of the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu, Shri Uchit Singhal—a significant and beneficial facility is being extended to passengers who purchase tickets through the railway-operated 'RailOne' app.
As part of this initiative—aimed at translating the Railway's 'Digital India' vision into reality and integrating it with passenger amenities—a 21-day awareness... |
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| | Day 2 of Divisional Awareness Drive witnesses widespread civic engagement across Jammu Division | | |
Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)-The second day of the ongoing three-day Divisional Level Awareness Programme unfolded across the length and breadth of Jammu division with a remarkable confluence of creativity, participation and civic consciousness, as schools transformed into vibrant arenas of dialogue and expression.
A diverse array of activities, including poster making, slogan writing, essay writing, awareness sessions and thematic lecture etc were organised in institutions across districts, each serving as a microcosm of the larger societal resolve against pressing concerns such as drug abuse, mental health stigma, environmental neglect and road safety.
Students, in particular, eme... |
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| | J&K BJP pays rich tributes to its former President Daya Krishan Kotwal | | |
Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, paid rich tributes to former J&K BJP President and former MLC Daya Krishna Kotwal on his death anniversary at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
On the occasion, J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma, along with General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, offered floral tributes and remembered the immense contribution of the veteran leader towards strengthening the party in Jammu & Kashmir.
J&K BJP General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Gopal Mahajan, along with other party leaders and workers, also paid their tributes.
Sat Sharma, while paying floral tributes, said that... |
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| | CS reviews position of Fuel, LPG stocks across districts | | Orders strict monitoring and action against violators |  Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)- April 9, 2026: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting with the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Administrations to review the availability and distribution of essential commodities across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in light of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, with the aim of ensuring adequate buffering against any potential supply chain disruptions.
Comprehensive data presented during the meeting indicated that the UT currently maintains stable stocks of Motor Spi... |
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