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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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| | MLA Sham Lal Sharma Lays Foundation Stone for ₹1.34 Crore Veterinary Centre Upgrade at Domana | | |
Jammu, August 20 (Scoop News)- In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening rural infrastructure and supporting the livestock-dependent economy, Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North, today laid the foundation stone for the upgradation and strengthening of the Veterinary Centre at Domana, Panchayat Raipur Lower Domana-A, under NABARD, at an estimated cost of ₹134.33 lakh. The project will strengthen veterinary healthcare infrastructure and improve access to timely and quality animal healthcare services for livestock owners in the area.
Speaking on the occasion, Sham Lal Sharma said that strengthening veterinary infrastructure is not only important for animal welfare but is also direct... |
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| | KPC welcomes U.S envoy Sergio Gor remarks on J&K as an integral part of India | | |
Jammu, August 20 (Scoop News)-The Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) welcomes the remarks made by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during his visit to Srinagar, describing Jammu & Kashmir as an “important part of India.” KPC considers the statement significant, particularly in the context of the changing realities in Jammu & Kashmir, and appreciates any affirmation that recognises the region’s integral place within India.
However, the Kashmiri Pandit community and its representative organisation, the Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC), express deep disappointment and displeasure over the Ambassador’s silence regarding the tragic plight of the Kashmiri Pandits, who were driven out of t... |
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| | Labour Commissioner reviews functioning of department in Jammu division | | Calls for time-bound delivery and improved performance | |
Jammu, August 18 (Scoop News)-Labour Commissioner, J&K, Charandeep Singh today reviewed the performance of the Labour Department in Jammu Division. He assessed progress on key departmental activities and implementation of priority programmes.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Labour Commissioner, Jammu and Assistant Labour Commissioners of the Division.
The Labour Commissioner held one-to-one interactions with the Assistant Labour Commissioners and reviewed the progress regarding implementation of the Labour Codes, PMSYM targets, grievance redressal, pending quasi-judicial and court cases, disposal of services under the Public Services Guarantee Act and pending official communi... |
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| | DC inspects progress of NH-44 Four-Laning works on Ramban-Banihal stretch | | | Ramban, August 18 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today visited various locations along the Ramban-Banihal stretch of NH-44 to review the progress of ongoing four-laning work and assess the status of critical infrastructure projects.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by SSP Arun Gupta; SSP Traffic NHW Raja Adil Hamid; SDM Ramsoo Sayed Mazahir Hussain Shah; PD NHAI Shubham Yadav and other officers and representatives of the executing agencies.
The Deputy Commissioner inspected the progress of construction works related to major viaducts and tunnels at Maroge, Digdole, Khuni Nallah, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachilana, Gangroo and other locations along the highw... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo tours Chatroo; lays foundation stone for remodelling of GHSS, | | inaugurates NTPHC Inderwal |  Chatroo/Inderwal, August 18 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, today conducted an extensive tour of Sub-Division Chatroo in Kishtwar district, during which she inaugurated key development projects and reviewed the major infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening education and healthcare facilities in the area.
During the tour, Sakeena Itoo laid the foundation stone for remodelling of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Chatroo, being executed at an estimated cost of ₹13.27 crore. The proj... |
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| | ‘Digital Self-Reliance’ and ‘Data Sovereignty’ Will Make India a Developed Nation: Naresh Charak | | |
Jammu, August 18 (Scoop News)-Naresh Charak, Convenor of the Industry Cell, Bharatiya Janata Party (R.S. Pura–Jammu South), emphasized the need for India to develop indigenous technology, local servers and its own social media platforms, stating that the country must now seriously focus on “Digital Self-Reliance” and “Data Sovereignty.”Charak highlighted that major technology companies such as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) are operated from the United States, while many of their top executives and thousands of skilled engineers are Indians. He said that when the talent and capabilities belong to India, the platforms and servers should also be developed and operated within t... |
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