| Top Stories
|
| CS reviews sustainability plan for Industrial Biotech Parks in J&K | | Calls for leveraging these parks to strengthen biotechnology ecosystem in J&K | 
Jammu, May 20(Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the readiness, operational framework and future sustainability plan for the Industrial Biotech Parks being established at Kathua and Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir, while stressing the need to transform these facilities into vibrant centres of innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-driven industrial development.
The review meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Science & Technology Department; Commissioner Secretary, Planning; Director, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine; CEO, Jammu and Kashmir... |
|
| | Northern Railway to organize Rozgar Mela in Jammu on May 23 | | Around 220 youth from J&K among 5,1000 selected candidates to receive Govt appointment letters nationwide | 
Jammu, May 20(Scoop News)-In a major step towards strengthening employment opportunities under the Centre’s nationwide recruitment drive, Northern Railway’s Jammu Division will organize a grand “Rozgar Mela” on May 23, during which appointment letters will be distributed to nearly 220 selected youth from Jammu and Kashmir.
The event is part of the Government of India’s flagship employment campaign aimed at providing transparent and merit-based government job opportunities to youth across the country. At the national level, around 5,1000 candidates are set to receive appointment letter... |
|
| | Lieutenant Governor Hands Over Appointment Letters to Newly Appointed Constables of J&K Police | | 
Jammu, May 20(Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today presented appointment letters to newly appointed constables of Jammu & Kashmir Police. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor urged the new recruits to dedicate themselves to defending the unity and integrity of the motherland and to strengthen the proud legacy of this force.
“We must remain constantly alert and vigilant. The nature of law & order threats and terrorism has evolved, demanding a constant, unyielding vigilance and alert to threats that hide in plain sight," the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lie... |
|
| | Lieutenant Governor Joins Nasha-Mukt J&K Campaign in Pulwama | | We will hunt you down even in your deepest hideouts | 
Srinagar, May 19 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today, joined people’s movement against drugs in Pulwama and addressed the citizens. He urged the people to strike the final blow against drug abuse, so together we dismantle the narco-terror network and save our young generation from addiction.
“This past month, Jammu Kashmir has witnessed public spirit awaken. In Baramulla I saw thousands raising their voices against drugs. Similarly, in Jammu, Samba, Udhampur, Kathua, Srinagar and other districts I saw young people and parents resolutely committed to this fight,” t... |
|
| | CS reviews elaborate arrangements for smooth, safe conduct of Machail Mata Yatra | | 
Srinagar, May 19 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements being put in place by the concerned Divisional and District Administrations for the smooth, safe and hassle-free conduct of the annual Machail Mata Yatra scheduled to commence in August this year in the mountainous region of Kishtwar.
The meeting, besides Additional Chief Secretary, PWD and Principal Secretary, Home, was attended by Director General, Fire & Emergency Services; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; IGP, Jammu; Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar; SSP, Kishtwar; Ma... |
|
| | Jammu Railway Division intensifies ‘Harit & Swachh Rail’ drive ahead of World Environment Day | | Workshops held across stations; push for paperless travel and green rail operations gains momentum | 
Jammu, May 18 (Scoop News)-In the run-up to World Environment Day, the Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railway has launched a special environmental awareness campaign from May 15 to June 5, 2026, aimed at promoting sustainable development and eco-friendly railway operations.
As part of the campaign, special workshops were organized on Sunday across various railway stations of the Division, where railway officials and employees participated enthusiastically. The workshops focused on creating awareness about climate change, scientific waste management, energy conservation, and environme... |
|
| | Supreme Court grants bail in infamous Handwara narco terror case | | reiterates “bail is the rule” even under UAPA | |
New Delhi, May 18 (Scoop News)-The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Syed Iftikhar Andrabi, an accused in RC:03/2020/NIA/JMU arising out of the infamous Handwara narco terror case, and reiterated that “bail is the rule and jail is the exception” even in prosecutions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
A Bench of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan pronounced the judgment, authored by Justice Bhuyan, emphasising that statutory restrictions on bail under Section 43D(5) of the UAPA must operate within the bounds of Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution. The Court held that the right to a speedy trial cannot be defeated merely because an accused has bee... |
|
|
|
|
|
|