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| J&K Assembly passes Grants for Departments under Chief Minister after a two-day debate | | CM thanks 43 members for participating in discussion | 
Jammu, February 19 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed grants amounting to ₹61,575.88 lakh for the General Administration Department (GAD), ₹47,648.38 lakh for Planning, ₹12,408.31 lakh for Information, ₹12,54,383.63 lakh for the Power Development Department (PDD), ₹52,37,955.90 lakh for Finance, ₹7,742.54 lakh for Parliamentary Affairs, ₹75,028.93 lakh for the Law Department (excluding the Election Department), ₹78,461.35 lakh for Revenue, ₹4,22,783.97 lakh for Housing & Urban Development (H&UDD), ₹66,622.88 lakh for Tourism, ₹40,749.54 lakh for Hospitali... |
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| | The book explores the Kashmiri Pandit exodus and captures the terror of those dark days | | 
Jammu, February 19 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that return of Kashmiri Pandits with full dignity and security is the commitment of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
“Jammu Kashmir has been undergoing a profound transformation since 2019. Sinister plot of adversary to destroy the dreams and destiny of people of the UT has been decisively dismantled.
Through tireless effort, this land's ancient glory has been restored, and development has been accelerated. Very soon, this soil will be completely freed from the scourge of terrorism,” the ... |
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| | DPR preparations for Razdan Pass Tunnel to commence shortly: Deputy Chief Minister | | 
Jammu, February 19 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, stated in the House that preparations for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the 8-km Razdan Pass Tunnel in Bandipora district will commence shortly.
The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Legislator, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), in the Legislative Assembly.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that the project Tunnel at Razdan Pass shall facilitate all weather connectivity to the strategically important border constituency, Gurez.
He said that construction of Tunnel at Razdhan Pass has ... |
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| | JKAJA hailed the pension demand for retired journalists raised by NC,MLA,Tanvir Sadiq | | 
Jammu, February 19 (Scoop News)-Ashwani Kumar, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Accredited Journalists Association (JKAJA), has hailed the demand for a pension scheme for retired journalists raised by Tanvir Sadiq, MLA from Zadibal Assembly Constituency and Chief Spokesman of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday in Jammu.
In a statement issued here, Ashwani Kumar said that Tanvir Sadiq has rightly understood the plight of retired journalists who worked tirelessly with pen and paper to strengthen democracy in the country.
He said ... |
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| | Budget 2026:Key road, corridor development projects undertaken to decongest traffic in Srinagar: Deputy CM | | | Jammu,February 18 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today said that the government has undertaken various key road projects and corridor developments to decongest traffic flow across downtown and arterial roads in Srinagar district.
The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Legislator Tanvir Sadiq in the Legislative Assembly.
He informed the House that projects currently under various stages for execution included Nowshera to Soura (KZP Road), Saida kadal to Ashaibagh (SMS Road), Devi Angan-Hawal road besides Alamgiri Bazar Chowk and Mirza Kamil Sahib (MK Sahib) Chowk corridors.
“The road stretches in downtown Srinagar, being old alignments... |
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| | LG lays the foundation stone of long-awaited Sri Shankaracharya Temple in Katra | | LG announced that the Shrine Board will construct 50 commercial shops within the Temple complex |  Katra, February 18 (Scoop News)- Marking a historic milestone, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone today for the much-anticipated Sri Shankaracharya Temple. Perched on hillocks beside the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, this project takes root after decades, realizing a vision first envisioned in the 1960s.
Total expenditure for the temple complex, amounting to Rs. 31.51 crore, will be fully borne by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
The Lieutenant Governor announced that the Shrine Board will construct 50 commercial shops within the Temple complex,... |
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| | House hails J&K’s historic entry into Ranji Trophy Finals | | 
Jammu, February 18 (Scoop News)-Speaker Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, together with other Legislative Members congratulated the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team for scripting history in the prestigious Ranji Trophy 2026 by securing a berth in the final for the first time.
In a thrilling semi-final encounter, J&K defeated West Bengal cricket team to book their place in the summit clash, marking a landmark moment in the cricketing history of the J&K.
The Speaker lauded the players, coaching staff and support team for their dedication, discipline and fighting spirit throughout ... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah moves 13 demands, 19 supplementary demands in Legislative Assembly | | 
Jammu, February 18 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today moved 13 Demands and 19 supplementary Demands in the Legislative Assembly which was subsequently presented before the House for discussion by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather.
“I move that a sum not exceeding the aggregate amount mentioned in Demand Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 19, 20, 24, 31 and 33 be granted to Government to defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending 31st March, 2027 in respect of Heads indicated in the List of Business against each demand,” Chief Minister said.
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| | CM Omar Abdullah calls for strengthening Tele-law service to ensure timely justice, reduce court pendency | | 
Srinagar, February 17 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the vital role of the Tele-Law initiative in expanding access to justice and easing the burden on courts, particularly for people living in rural and remote areas.
Speaking at the Regional Workshop on Tele-Law organized by Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, the Chief Minister expressed hope that the scheme would be further strengthened through collective efforts with the Government of India and the Ministry of Justice.
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| | House mourns demise of Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah, Brij Mohan Sharma | | 
Jammu, February 17 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today paid high tributes to former Minister Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah and Former MLC Brij Mohan Sharma on their demise.
While reading out the obituary references for the deceased public leaders, Speaker Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather termed Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah as an able administrator with distinguished public career, both inside and outside of the Assembly.
He said Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad had many stints as Minister with the former governments headed by former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdul... |
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| | Goa Chief Minister will inaugurate SJFI national council meet | |  New Delhi,February 17 (Scoop News)-The national executive committee of the Senior Journalists Federation of India (SJFI), held at Google platform on February 15, took stock of the preparations for the National Council meeting to be held in Goa on March 14 and 15.
The reception committee has made elaborate arrangements for the successful conduct of the meeting, the first to be held after the formation of the SJFI at Thiruvananthapuram in August last year. Around 60 members of the 79-member National Council, elected in the 2025 national conference, have confirmed their participation in the... |
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