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| PDP has track record for development of JK state:Mufti | | 
Srinagar, May 25 (Scoop News) –Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammed Sayeed has said PDP has come into the field with sincerity of purpose and over the years it has evolved a practical and achievable agenda for political resolution and economic development of the state. Addressing an impressive public meeting at Ukhral in Banihal constituency today he said apart from over all development of the state the PDP agenda would pay attention to a focused development of backward and topographically difficult regions of the state.
Mufti said PDP’s vision is by now sufficiently i... |
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| | JK Governor asks Langars to provide prescribed Food Menu diet to pilgrims | | 
Srinagar, May 25 (Scoop News) –A 4-member delegation of the representatives of the Shri Amarnath Barfani Langar Organisation (SABLO) called on N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today.
The delegation was led by Rajan Gupta, General Secretary of SABLO.
Interacting with the delegation, the Governor emphasized that the Langar service, at each of the identified places, should be ensured to operate till the conclusion of the pilgrimage, to avoid any inconvenience to the Yatris. He asked SABLO to ensure that the Langars provide food to the pilgrims as per the Food Menu prescribed by th... |
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| | Relations between two neighbours impact J&K:Omar | |  RS Pora/Jammu, May 25 (Scoop News) –Exuding confidence that the frozen ice on political issues between India and Pakistan will melt and positivity emerge in their relations fast by coming in power the new dispensation in Pakistan, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Saturday said that a healthy change in the mind set of politicians in Pakistan has also been clearly observed in this regard during the electioneering process in that country.
“The nature of campaigning by various political parties in Pakistan during electioneering indicates healthy change in the mind set of politicians of ... |
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| | 4 Army jawans,HM militant killed in fierce gun battle at Tral Kashmir | | |
Srinagar, May 24 (Scoop News Monitoring Desk) –Five army jawans and a Hizbul Mujahideen militant were killed in a fierce gun-battle in Bachoo of Tral in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Friday, reports said.
According to reports reaching here that the encounter broke out at Buchoo village in Tral area, when army troops launched an operation after a tip-off about the presence of a group of ultras.
Reports said that the troops were laying the cordon around the village, when the militants hiding in the nearby forest opened fire, resulting in the death of three jawans. Another jawan sustained grievous injuries during the operation and later succumbed to injuries at a hospital.
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Ladakh News |
| 2557th Birth anniversary of Lord Buddha celebrated in Kargil | | |
Kargil,May 25 (Scoop News) – The 2557th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Buddha, a festival known as Vesak (Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti) was celebrated in Kargil with full religious fervor and zeal, like in other parts of the world.
The biggest programme was organized at Dalai Lama Photang, Wakha in which thousands of followers participated from all over Kargil along with media persons and foreign tourists.
The Chief Guest on this Occasion was the Local Head Lama, Lama Geyshes Lharampa Lobzang Gyalson, who started the programme by lighting the Lamp.
Speakers on this occasion threw light on the life and teachings of Lord Buddha and requested the people to follow his path for e... |
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| | Councilors of Changthang region submitted a memorandum to Governor | | |
Leh, May 24 (Scoop News) -A high delegation of the Councilors of Changthang region comprised of Councilor Durbuk Dorjey Namgyal, Councilor Kyungyam Dorjey Motup, Councilor Nyoma Thupstan Wangchuk and Councilor Chushul Namgyal Phuntsog called upon the Governor J&K, NN Vohra at Leh yesterday and submitted a memorandum seeking Governors intervention in resolving some important issues and demands concerning Changthang region. These demands included opening of tourist route from Chushul to Taga via Tsagala, Tsaga to Kuyul via Dungti, Kuyul to Anlay via Putitla. The Councilors apprised the Guv about great potential of tourism promotion in these areas as well as good scope of economic benefit f... |
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| | Birth Anniversary of Hazrat Ali observed in Kargil | | Blood Donation Camp Organized | |
Kargil,May 24 (Scoop News) -Under the Banner of by Anjumae Jamiat ullama Azna Ashriya Kargil (Islamic Society of Kargil) The Birth Anniversary of Hazrat Ali AS, the First Imam and son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad SAW was celebrated in Kargil with religious fervor and zeal at Islamia School Campus Kargil.
Youth Wing Islamic Society of Kargil organized a Blood Donation Camp in the campus on this occasion in which hundreds of donors participated but only 23 donors donated their blood due to low storage capacity at District Blood Bank Kargil and rest of the donors were registered for ready reference in case of emergency.
The programme started with recitation of holy Quran and students of Huzi... |
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| | Spalbar attend a manual (guidebook) launching ceremony at IHC | | |
Leh,May 21 (Scoop News) –The CEC, Rigzin Spalbar today attended a manual (guidebook) launching ceremony at India Habitat Center(IHC), New Delhi, where the Vice Chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Govt. of India, Shashidhar Reddy has released a “Facilitator Manual” focusing the welfare and security of women and children during natural disaster.
This facilitator manual recognizing the gravity of long term health impact and risk, especially in the domain of reproductive health posed by disaster and vulnerability quotient with respect to women, adolescent and children which represents 75% population of India, the NDMA has launched efforts to prioritize capacity buildi... |
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Letters |
| Thank God – At last, Kashmir solution in sight ! | | | To
The Editor
Sub:- Thank God – At last, Kashmir solution in sight !
Dear Sir
In consequence to my letter ‘Interview of Yasin Malik in Pakistan media’ which was published in http://www.scoopnews.in/, I got response from a J&K - NGO (JK Youth Development Forum Srinagar) that they are willing to carry out the project (the mission, which I expected from Yasin Malik) for unification of Kashmir.
JK Youth Development Forum has communicated to me as given below in response to my following letter hence I will be reaching Srinagar (J&K) and from Monday May 20, 2013.we shall start work on this mission with grinding speed.
JK Youth Development Forum email May 15, 2013 - “[Received yo... |
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| | Interview of Yasin Malik in Pakistan media | | |
To
The Editor
Sub:- Yasin Malik should first have loyalty to Kashmir
Ref:- (i)- Yasin should realize his potentials
(ii)- Yasin & his should-be-launched all India political Party should
contest October 2013 election on Kashmir unification plank.
(iii)- If Pakistan is averse to independent Kashmir then how can India
be different especially after collapse of two nation theory in 1971.
(iv)- Yasin need to understand that only unification of Kashmir is the
Kashmir solution
(v)- Only India can unify Kashmir and Yasin need not bother about its
ramifications because there are people and countries that will take
care of it.
(vi)- For change sake Yasin should cast h... |
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| | Decades after independence, Malikote(Reasi) still in the dark | | |
Editor,
Scoop News,
Sir
We the residents of village Malikote Teshil Mahore district Reasi have been deprived of electricity for more than six decades after independence.
We are in demonstration against government not providing electricity to this area having population of more then 3000 souls. Even after 64 years of independence these hapless and neglected villagers are waiting for electricity of the area Malikote village. The village falls in the constituency of minister for higher education Abdul Ghani Malik from national conference.
These villagers requesting administration to solve their problem of electricity. Villagers demands special funds for power connectivity... |
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| | India should finish the task of IPKF in Sri Lanka | | | To
The Editor
Sub:- India should finish the task of IPKF in Sri Lanka
Ref:- (i)- India should respect & understand the sacrifice of IPKF and present anger in Tamil Nadu
(ii)- Sensitivities of both Tamils and Sinhalese should be respected in Sri Lanka (SL).
(iii)- India & SL should grow beyond assassination of Rajiv Gandhi and obliteration of LTTE.
(iv)- Federalism some what similar to India should be enough to solve Sri Lanka problem:-
(A)- With civil subjects to States in SL and martial subjects with Union of SL
(B)- With Tamil as official language of Tamil majority State in SL and English as alternative language and Sinhalese as National language.
(v)- Ind... |
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| Jammu News |
| HPCC Jammu and SCC Ghat register wins in Gufran Tourney | | | Doda/Jammu, May 25 (Scoop News) – HPCC Jammu and Shahid Cricket Club (SCC) Ghat trounce Islamic Cricket Club Banihal (ICCB) and Kerala Cricket Club (KCC) of Group (B) in the ongoing All India 9th Gufran Memorial T-20 Cricket Championship 2013 on Saturday being played at Sports Stadium Doda which was organized by Young Star Cricket Club Doda.
The first match was played between Islamia Cricket Club Banihal & HPCC Jammu. Batting first after winning the toss, ICC Banihal scored a total of 217 runs by loosing their seven wickets in stipulated 20 overs. Zahid Mir was the highest scorer who scored 38 runs while Jaleel and Irfan contributed 34 and 32 runs for their team. From HPCC Jammu, Sajjad ... |
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| | JKAACL releases poetic collection of Sat Pal Misra | | | Jammu, May 25 (Scoop News) –Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Language(JKAACL) today released a poetic collection “Gazal Gazal-e-Zindgi” of Sh. Sat Pal Misra and published & printed by Monika Graphic Designers, Jammu.
The Book was released by renowned Litterateur and President Dogri Sanstha, Dr. Lalit Magotra, at a simple but impressive function here at the K.L. Saigal Hall.
Director Tourism, Jammu, Soujanya Sharma, presided over the function.
In her welcome address, JKAACL Addl. Secretary, Jammu, Smt. Savita Bakshi, congratulated Sat Pal Misra, for the release of his book and informed that this was his second book. The first book enti... |
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| | Biodiversity Botanical park in Jammu city soon: Jora | | ‘Government committed to develop Jammu as green city’ | |
Jammu, May 25 (Scoop News) –Indian Institute of Integrative Medicines (IIIM) has framed a plan to restore and revive the Fish pond spread over an area of 11.17 acres near RRL Laboratory, Canal Road and develop a Biodiversity Botanical Park in the area surrounding the water body.
The proposed biodiversity park project estimated to cost Rs. 13.5 crore would have rare species of medicinal and herbal plants.
This was disclosed in a joint meeting of officers of IIIM, UEED and Jammu Municipal Corporation, chaired by Minister for Urban Development Nawang Rigzin Jora here today.
MLA Jammu West Chaman Lal Gupta, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Pardeep Gupta, Co... |
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| | Slum basties of 6 districts being covered under RAY: Bhalla | | | Jammu, May 25 (Scoop News) –Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture Raman Bhalla today said that the slum basties in six districts of Jammu, Kathua, Srinagar, Anantnag, Udhampur and Baramulla would be developed with modern line facilities under Rajiv Awas Yojna (RAY), adding that in this connection Housing Department has submitted a detailed project report to central Government for funding after conducting an extensive survey in these districts.
This was stated by the Minister while interacting with the slum dwellers during his visit to Sail Salan and Sangoor slum basties of Udhampur district, here today.
MLA, Balwant Singh Mankotia, Managing Director Hous... |
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Kashmir News |
| Rs.110.80 cr distt. plan proposed for 2013-14 for distt. Anantnag | | Plan discussed before finalization at a high level meeting |  Anantnag/Srinagar, May 25 (Scoop News) –Rs.110.80 cr plan outlay has been proposed for district Anantnag for the current financial year 2013-14. This was revealed at a high level meeting held here today while discussing the proposed said plan.
The meeting was attended by the Minister for Haj and Auqaf Peerzada Mohd Syed, MlAs and MlCs of the district, District Development Commissioner, Anantnag and other senior and sectoral officers.
It was revealed that 97% expenditure has been made during the previous financial year, while the current year’s plan ‘to be of the order of Rs. 35.43 cr as r... |
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| | DGP asks Jawans to improve proficiency | | gain public confidence | |
Srinagar, May 25 (Scoop News) –Acknowledging the professional hazards in tackling the laws and order situations, the Director General of Police (DGP), Mr, Ashok Prasad has exhorted the police force to continue restraint even at the grave provocations by the elements inimical to peace.
Addressing a maiden police durbar at Armed Police Complex here this afternoon, Prasad said “goodwill of the people is a valuable and dependable asset to meet the challenges”. He said public friendly image has benefited the force immensely and it will help in isolating the bad elements, as the people will be willing partners in maintaining peace and tranquillity. He lauded the force for keeping high stands... |
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| | Taj announces Sports Academy, Youth Hostel at Bandipora | | |
Bandipora/Srinagar, May 25 (Scoop News) –The football meet organized here by Hashmi Sports Club, Bandipora in association with District Football Association, Bandipora concluded this evening.
Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Taj Mohi ud Din was the chief guest on the occasion.
The final match of the tournament was played between the teams of Hashmi Sports Club, Bandipora and Hamdan Sports, Sringar which was won by Hashmi Sports by 2:1.
In all 16 football teams of the Valley participated in the tournament out of which Hamdan Sports, Srinagar, Hashmi Sports, Bandipore, Iqbal Sports, Bandipora and WC Baramulla had qualified for ... |
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| | 3 die, 8 injured in road mishaps in Kashmir | | 8 structures damaged in fire | |
Srinagar, May 25 (Scoop News) –Three persons died eight others including two tourists were injured in different road accident across the Kashmir valley.
A Maruti car bearing registration number JK01M/3345 hit and injured Adil Nazir Khan son of Nazir Ahmad resident of Begumbagh near Kakapora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kakapora, Pulwama. The injured was shifted to SKIMS, Soura Srinagar where he succumbed to his injuries. The body of deceased was handed over to his relatives for last rites. Kakapora Police has registered a case in this regard.
Meanwhile, a Motorcycle bearing registration number JK0D/4454 met with an accident near Kralpora, in the jurisdiction of P... |
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Other Stories |
| KP’s death at Jagti due to wrong policies of Government: ASKPC | | Hell Bent upon Ethnic Cleansing Of Kashmiri Pandits | |
Jammu, May 25 (Scoop News) – All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC), today alleged that the government is hell bent upon ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Pandits.
In an emergency meeting of executive body of All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC) was held here under the chairmanship of its President H L Chatta today, to discuss present scenario of displaced Community.
In the meeting serious view of the death of a community member Kuldip ji of Jagati Camp was taken, who is said the cause of death was Starvation which he faced for days together for the wrong policies of the government towards Kashmiri Pandits.
It was also pointed out that inmates of Jagti Township are spe... |
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| | Sunil Dutt remembered by GGF on his 8th death anniversary in J&K | | 
Jammu, May 25 (Scoop News) –Gandhi Global Family paid floral tributes to Film Star turned Politician Sunil Dutt on his 8th Death Anniversary with volunteers of Gandhi Global Family at City Palace Hall, Jammu & Gandrabal, Kashmir.
Padmashri S.P.Varma praised Sunil Dutt as a great Gandhian who sacrificed his comforts to spread the message of humanity all across the country. He symbolised Dutt Sahib with honesty, sincerity, secularism & Communal Amity.Mr. Varma emphasized that Dutt Sabh was a social activist first than a politician. Sunil Dutt had compassion to understand the pains of o... |
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| | Sports persons bring message of peace and brotherhood to J&K | | | Jammu, May 25 (Scoop News) –They all love sports and aspire to represent India in various disciplines in Olympics. 22 Students comprising of 11 boys and 11 girls from Motilal Nehru School of Sports, Rai (Sonipat) are on tour to Jammu and Kashmir from 26 May to 03 Jun 2013. The tour is being organized under the aegis of Counter insurgency Force (Delta).
The initiative taken by Rashtriya Rifles at Nachalana (Banihal), Ramban under Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) last year has started showing visible signs of friendly bond developing among the local sports persons, students including the girl students with the students from the mainland. In second such tour from Sports School ... |
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| | Congress party will emerge as a largest party in 2014 in JK State:Soz | |  Jammu, May 25 (Scoop News) –President JKPCC & former Union Minister Prof. Saifuddin Soz-MP have said that Congress party will emerge as a largest party in 2014 assembly elections in the state.
Addressing a public meeting at Udhampur today, Prof. Soz said that coalition era in the state is going to stay but asserted that Congress would emerge as the single largest party in 2014 elections. He said that people of all the three regions has realized that Congress can serve them better and the mood of the people is to support the Congress party and added that Congress will be number one party i... |
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