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| Chief Secy reviews implementation of flagship Centrally Sponsored Schemes in J&K | | Calls for saturation of beneficiary-oriented schemes, timely completion of infrastructure projects | 
Srinagar, July 10 (Scoop News)-In a marathon meeting of the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, took first hand appraisal of the implementation and progress of key Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and flagship infrastructure projects being executed across Jammu and Kashmir.
During the comprehensive review, Administrative Secretaries of the concerned departments made detailed presentations on the physical and financial progress achieved under their respective schemes, besides outlining the targets, implementation challenges and future action plans.
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| | Lieutenant Governor reviews arrangements for pilgrims at Baltal Base Camp | | Amarnath Ji Yatra is not only transforming the spiritual lives of devotees but also uplifting the lives of the people of Jammu Kashmir: LG Sinha |  Srinagar, July 10 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the Baltal base camp and reviewed the arrangements for the pilgrims of Baba Amarnath.
The Lieutenant Governor inspected Base Camp Hospital, on-spot registration counters, tents and other facilities, along with the senior officials and directed all line departments to ensure seamless inter-departmental synergy for a hassle-free and memorable pilgrimage experience.
“The comfort of Shri Amarnathji’s devotees must remain the highest priority. From registration to accommodation, from smooth movement to dar... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor directs officials to ensure best possible treatment to injured Amarnath Yatris | | |
Srinagar, July 10 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has taken immediate cognizance of the road accident near Toldi Nallah in Udhampur in which six Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims sustained injuries. The Lieutenant Governor spoke to the senior administrative and medical officials, and directed them to ensure all necessary and best possible treatment for the swift recovery of those injured.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said:
“Received the report of a road accident near Toldi Nallah in Udhampur involving 6 Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. The devotees were traveling to Pahalgam base camp for holy cave darshan when their vehicle ... |
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| | Chief Secretary assesses status of arrangements for ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra | | Directs for comprehensive audit of facilities across both routes |  Srinagar, July 09 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the arrangements put in place for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 and issued directions for further strengthening the facilities and services being provided to the pilgrims to ensure the safe, smooth and hassle-free conduct of the annual pilgrimage.
The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Civil Administration, Shrine Board, and security establishment, including Administrative Secretaries, senior officers of Police, CAPFs, BRO/BEACON, Heads of Departments, Di... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah calls for shift from volume-driven to value-based tourism | | Need to develop J&K as a sustainable Tourism Destination: CM | 
Srinagar, July 09 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a paradigm shift in Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism strategy, urging policymakers, industry stakeholders and local communities to move beyond volume-driven tourism towards a value-based and sustainable tourism model that safeguards the region’s fragile ecology while ensuring long-term economic prosperity.
Addressing the inaugural session of the Conclave on Sustainable Tourism Planning—Designing Tourism for Tomorrow, organised by the Department of Tourism at SKICC, the Chief Minister said sustainable tourism is no lo... |
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| | LG Visits Pantha Chowk Yatra Transit Camp and Yatri Niwas in Srinagar | | reviews arrangements for pilgrims |  Srinagar, July 09 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited the Yatra Transit Camp and Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar and reviewed the arrangements made for the pilgrims of ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the officials and pilgrims and enquired about the facilities. He directed the officials to ensure that every devotee of Lord Shiva receives round-the-clock care.
“From registration to accommodation and food, no pilgrim should face any inconvenience. It must be our collective responsibility to make their stay ... |
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| | HP Governor launches Digital News platform 'Outlook Bharat' | | 
Shimla, July 09 (Scoop News)- The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta launched Outlook Bharat, a digital news platform, at Lok Bhavan, Shimla.
On the occasion, Managing Director Hitesh Mahajan, Editor-in-Chief Tarika and Executive Editor Siddarth Radotra were present.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Kavinder Gupta congratulated the Outlook Bharat team on the launch of the platform and conveyed his best wishes for its success. He expressed confidence that the news platform would uphold the values of responsible, credible and ethical journalism while keeping readers info... |
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| | Prevent overcrowding in Kashmir by screening Amarnath pilgrims at Jammu: Purnima Sharma | | Unregistered Pilgrims Should Be Stopped at Jammu Transit Points | 
Jammu, July 09 (Scoop News)-BJP Spokesperson and former Deputy Mayor Adv. Purnima Sharma has urged the Jammu & Kashmir administration to ensure strict regulation of unregistered Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims at Jammu itself, stating that only pilgrims with valid registration and scheduled travel dates should be allowed to proceed towards the Kashmir Valley.
She said the unprecedented enthusiasm among devotees for this year's Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is a matter of pride for the nation, but effective crowd management is equally essential to ensure the safety, convenience and smooth conduc... |
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| | Chief of Army Staff calls on Lieutenant Governor | | 
Srinagar, July 07 (Scoop News)- General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of Army Staff called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan, today.
The Lieutenant Governor and the Army Chief reviewed the prevailing security situation in the region.
The Army Chief was accompanied by Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, GOC Chinar Corps.
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| | Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth calls on CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar | | 
Srinagar, July 07 (Scoop News)-Chief of Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence here.
General Seth was accompanied by General Officer Commanding (GOC), Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, along with other senior Army officers.
The meeting was held as a courtesy call following General Seth’s assumption of charge as the Chief of the Army Staff on June 30.
The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to General Seth on taking over the prestigious appointment and wished him success in his new responsibilities.
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| | CM Omar Abdullah meets travel, tourism and business stakeholders | | assures support for sector’s growth | 
Srinagar, July 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met delegations representing the travel, tourism and business sectors here at the Civil Secretariat and held detailed discussions on issues concerning tourism promotion, business facilitation and the overall growth of the economy in Jammu and Kashmir.
A delegation comprising representatives of leading travel and tourism associations, including Irshad Ahmad (TAAI), Zahoor Qari, President SKÅL International Kashmir; Burhan Misgar, Chairman Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), and Waseem Goosani, President TASK, called o... |
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| | Thathri Cloudburst: Lieutenant Governor directs DC Doda for immediate relief to affected families | |  Srinagar, July 07 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha is closely monitoring the situation following a cloudburst in Thathri, Doda. He spoke to Deputy Commissioner Doda, Shri Krishan Lal and directed him to ensure immediate relief and assistance to the affected families and expedite restoration work.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said:
"Spoke with the DC, Doda to assess the situation following the cloudburst in the Thathri region. While several houses and shops have suffered damage, fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported.
I have directed... |
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| | Chief Secretary assesses Infra projects to be taken-up under Urban Challenge Fund | | 
Srinagar, July 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to review the progress made in identification and shortlisting of urban infrastructure projects proposed to be taken up under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) of the Government of India.
The meeting attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Municipal Commissioners and other HoDs deliberated upon the strategy for positioning Jammu and Kashmir to effectively leverage the transformative funding mechanism aimed at accelerating sustainable urban development and... |
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| | JK CM Omar Abdulla reviews power sector reforms | | calls for accelerated modernization to ensure reliable, efficient electricity supply across J&K | 
Srinagar, July 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Power Development Department, underscoring his government’s commitment to strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s power infrastructure through sustained reforms, modernization and improved service delivery.
The Chief Minister reviewed the overall performance of the power sector, including revenue realization, implementation of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses, transmission projects and the roadmap for future... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor Felicitates recipients of Kashmir Women’s Organization Fellowship | | LG outlines a progressive vision for the UT of J&K, powered by women leaders | 
Srinagar, July 06 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today felicitated 32 talented recipients of the Kashmir Women’s Organization (KWO) Fellowship, during a ceremony at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor hailed the fellows as symbols of Jammu Kashmir’s ongoing transformation toward a future built on self-confidence, equal opportunities and dignity for all.
He lauded the efforts of Dr. Fida Firdous and all the members of Kashmir Women’s Organization for creating a robust platform where the Nari Shakti from the region could move forward confid... |
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| | Chief Secretary reviews Cyber Crime Prevention Measures across J&K | | Directs for earlier operationalisation of 'Digital Arrest' prevention mechanism |  Srinagar, July 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress made in strengthening the cyber crime prevention framework and expediting the operationalisation of the Digital Arrest mechanism across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary, Home; Additional Director General of Police (CID); Commissioner Secretary, IT; Commissioner Secretary, Law; Inspector General of Police (Crime), Senior Superintendent of Police (Crime), SP Operations and other senior officers. Officers stationed outside Srinaga... |
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