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| BJP J&K Welcomes NMC Decision to Increase MBBS Seats in Jammu & Kashmir | | |
Jammu/Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-BJP J&K spokespersons Rajni Sethi and Er. Sahil Bashir Bhat have welcomed the latest decision of the National Medical Commission (NMC) regarding the updated MBBS seat matrix for the academic session 2026–27, describing it as an important development for medical education and healthcare infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir.
As per the NMC’s updated seat matrix dated 18 September 2026, Jammu & Kashmir has a total of 1,750 MBBS seats across 11 medical colleges, including 175 additional seats.
The revised matrix includes 1,600 seats in 10 government medical colleges, along with 150 seats in one private medical college. The increase includes 50... |
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| | Service, creativity and social responsibility reflect spirit of Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan: Ashok Koul | | Ashok Koul participates in Rangoli, Blood Donation, painting programmes in Srinagar |  Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP State General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul participated in a series of programmes organized in Srinagar under the ongoing ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan’, highlighting the spirit of service, social responsibility and the aspirations of the younger generation for a progressive and developed India.
J&K BJP Vice-President Dr. Shehnaz Ganai, J&K BJP Secretary Mudasir Wani, District President Srinagar Adv. Sheikh Salman and other senior also accompanied Ashok Koul.
Ashok Koul attended the ‘Seva Ke Rang, Rashtra Ke Sang’ Rangoli Programme at Jagger’s... |
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| | JJM, AMRUT projects to strengthen water supply infrastructure in Sopore: Rana | | |
Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today stated that the Jal Shakti Department is implementing various water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and AMRUT to ensure adequate and potable drinking water supply to rural and urban habitations of Sopore Constituency.
The Minister stated this while replying to a Calling Attention Motion moved by Legislator Irshad Rasool Kar in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today.
Rana informed the House that 16 water supply schemes have been taken up under JJM at an estimated cost of ₹85.55 crore to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to households across the rural a... |
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| | IUST’s AYUSH Centre organises free medical camp | | |
Awantipora, September 24 (Scoop News)-The Centre for AYUSH Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised a free medical screening camp on campus on Tuesday, bringing preventive healthcare and Unani medical services closer to the university fraternity and surrounding community.
The camp witnessed the participation of 176 individuals, including 110 males and 66 females, comprising students, faculty, staff and members of the local community. Participants were screened for various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and provided medical consultation, health guidance and counselling on healthy lifestyle practices.
As part of the camp, Mizaj (temperament) assessment,... |
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| | Speaker takes serious note of delay in Government Vehicle Policy | | Directs minister to give definite implementation timeline in current session | |
Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-The Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, has taken serious note of the delay in finalisation and implementation of the proposed Government Vehicle Management Policy, 2026, and directed the Government to place a clear and definite timeline before the House during the ongoing Session.
The matter came up during the Question Hour in response to a question regarding “One Officer- One Vehicle” raised by MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania.
Replying to the question, Minister for Transport, Satish Sharma, informed the House that the Government, through the General Administration Department, had constituted a Committee to exam... |
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| | Govt taking prompt measures to restore ventilators at GMC Baramulla: Sakeena Itoo | | 
Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the Legislative Assembly that the government has accorded top priority to ensure availability and functionality of critical-care equipment in Government Medical Institutions. The administration is taking all necessary steps for timely restoration and maintenance of ventilators at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla, she added.
The Minister stated this while replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Javid Hassan Baig.
The Minister informed the House that 14 ... |
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| | 110 Irrigation Schemes in the Sonawari Constituency: Javed Rana | | 
Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Rana today informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that 110 Irrigation Schemes in the Sonawari Constituency comes under the purview of Department.
The Minister was replying to a question raised by Hilal Akbar lone.
The Minister further informed that the Department has prepared 7 DPRs to repair/restore/upgrade the old/non-functional Irrigation Schemes at an estimated cost of Rs 116.00 cr in total. These shall form the part of shelf of projects for the FY 2027-28, he added.
Govt strengthening trauma, critical care ser... |
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| | ACB J&K registers FIR against then Branch Head J&K Grameen Bank & others for committing financial irregularities | | misusing their Official Positions | | Srinagar, September 22 (Scoop News)-ACB J&K registers FIR against Arvind Saini, the then Branch Head J&K Grameen Bank, BO Reban, Sopore District Baramulla and Firdous Ahmad Sheikh, Business Correspondent & others for commission of serious financial irregularities by way of premature release of Capital Subsidy under sponsored schemes in relation to implementation of the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) etc, during the period 2021-2023, by violating the PMEGP Operational Guidelines issued by sponsoring agency and adopted by the Bank vide Circular No. 86 dated 08.06.2022.
During verification it was revealed that Shri Arvind Saini the then Branch Head J&K Grameen Bank... |
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| | NC Demands White Paper on 2014 to 2024 Governance | | led by BJP-PDP and LG administration : Rattan Lal | |
Jammu, September 21 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) has demanded a comprehensive and transparent White Paper on the performance, governance and major policy decisions in Jammu & Kashmir during the period 2014–2024, covering the BJP-PDP coalition period as well as the subsequent period of Lieutenant Governor administration. Gupta said that the demand for a White Paper is not based merely on political allegations. Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India themselves document a number of deficiencies in implementation, financial management, delays, diversion of funds and incomplete projects. For instance the findings concerning youth employment wer... |
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