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| CS takes stock of progress under 4G Saturation and amended BharatNet Programme | | 
Srinagar, June 20 (Scoop News)-The 11th Meeting of the State Broadband Committee (SBC) of Jammu and Kashmir was today held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Shri Atal Dulloo, to review the progress of key digital connectivity initiatives aimed at ensuring universal access to high-speed telecommunications and internet services across the Union Territory.
The meeting besides ACS, PDD and ACS, PWD was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Information Technology (IT); Secretary, RDD; CGM, BSNL; MD, JPDCL/KPDCL; Representatives from DoT and other concerned officers.
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| | Lieutenant Governor called for strengthening India's soft power and promotion of cultural diplomacy | |  Srinagar, June 20 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today delivered the keynote address at Srinagar-Nalanda Dialogue. The event was organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Department of Culture, J&K, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), National School of Drama and Nava Nalanda Mahavihara University. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said that our goal is to revive our great inheritances of knowledge and spirituality, strengthen India’s civilizational traditions, and shape a future-oriented education that connects our youth to both the past and mo... |
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| | PM disburses incentives worth around Rs 2,400 crore under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana | | 1,522 employees received a total of Rs 74 lakh, and incentives around Rs 25.42 crore transferred directly into the bank accounts of 304 employers | 
Srinagar, June 19 (Scoop News)- Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today disbursed incentives amounting to Rs 2,400 crore to more than 15 lakh beneficiaries across the country, under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, regional programmes were organized simultaneously at 200 locations across the country.
The main programme was held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. It was attended by Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya; Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, sen... |
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| | J&K Govt makes architects organization Nodal Body for public projects | | levies 1% consultancy fee, mandates NOC for private firms | |
Srinagar, June 19 (Scoop News)-In a significant move aimed at streamlining the public infrastructure development and strengthening the local institutional framework, the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Government of Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a landmark directive standardizing the operations and project engagement of the Jammu and Kashmir Architects Organization.
The order issued in this regard comes in continuation of Government Order No. 58-JK(HUD) of 2026 and follows a decisive resolution passed by the Council of Ministers.
Following a decisive restructuring and re-organization framework approved by the government, the department has made the utilization of the... |
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| | CS pushes undertaking of disaster reconstruction projects worth ₹3000 Cr across J&K | | Directs departments to expedite execution of works and ensure timely utilization of funds | |
Srinagar, June 19 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of all the concerned to assess the progress achieved in identification, approval and execution of infrastructure restoration and reconstruction projects being undertaken under the Disaster Component of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) and the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)-based Recovery and Reconstruction package sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the aftermath of the devastating floods and landslides of 2025.
The meeting besides the ACS, Finance and ACS, PWD was attended by Principal Secretary, DMRR&R; Commissioner Secretary, YS&S; MD, JKPDC; DG,... |
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| | ACB Files Charge Sheet Against Fire & Emergency Services Official in Fire Safety NOC Bribery Case | | |
Srinagar, June 19 (Scoop News)-The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir, has today filed a charge sheet before the Hon'ble Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Baramulla, against accused public servant Nisar Ahmad Wani, then Senior Fireman (Belt No. 1748), Fire & Emergency Services, Sopore, in connection with FIR No. 16/2024 registered at Police Station ACB, Baramulla.
The case was registered on December 16, 2024, under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018), following a written complaint lodged by a resident of Baramulla alleging demand of illegal gratification by Nisar Ahmad Wani, then Senior Fireman posted at Fire & Emergency Servic... |
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| | Chief Secretary delineates framework for reducing multidimensional poverty in J&K | | |
Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the current status of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in Jammu and Kashmir and deliberated upon targeted interventions required for further reducing poverty levels across the UT.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department; Commissioner Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs; Commissioner Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department; Commissioner Secretary, Health and Medical Education; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department; Secretary, R... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah Unveils ₹100 Crore Development Package for Bandipora | | | r Bandipora, June 17 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today gave Bandipora district a massive developmental boost by inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 18 major projects worth approximately ₹100 crore. These multisectoral projects span higher education, roads, bridges, clean drinking water, urban development, and agriculture infrastructure, aiming to directly address the key needs of the local population.
Major initiatives include the construction of the Government Degree College at Ajas (₹14 crore), a footbridge over the River Jhelum at Tundipora-Hakbara (₹10.62 crore), a female student hostel at Government Degree College Bandipora (₹10 crore), and a school build... |
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| | Chief Secretary reviews implementation of POSH Act | | Calls for enhanced awareness among women and capacity building across J&K | |
Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) across J&K, emphasizing the need for ensuring safe, secure and conducive work environments for women in both public and private sectors.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Home Department; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Commissioner Secretary, Law Department; Secretary, Rural Development Department; Secretary, Transport Department; Managing Director, Mission Shakti; Joint Director,... |
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| | Transport Commissioner reviews Transport Preparedness for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 at Sonamarg | | | Sonamarg, June 17 (Scoop News)- Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Mahajan, today visited Sonamarg and Baltal to review the transport preparedness and arrangements being put in place for the smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.
He was accompanied by RTO Kashmir, Qazi Irfan; ARTO Ganderbal, Anis Ahmed and other officers of the Transport Department.
During the visit, the Transport Commissioner chaired a meeting of all stakeholders, including officers of the Transport Department, Traffic Police and transport operators and other concerned agencies. The meeting reviewed the preparedness of various departments and discussed measures required to ensure safe, efficient and hassle... |
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| | Chief Secy reviews progress of PM Fasal Bima Yojana in J&K | | |
Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting of the State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI) to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and related crop insurance schemes across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting besides ACS, APD was attended by the MD, J&K Bank; Director, Agriculture, Kashmir/Jammu; Convenor, UTLBC and other concerned officers from the Department.
While reviewing the implementation framework of PMFBY, the Chief Secretary emphasized the need to ensure coverage of all eligible farmer beneficiaries reflected on the Kisan Rin (KRIN) Portal in accordance with t... |
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