Thursday, October 16, 2025
 
 Top Stories of The Day
Speaker Legislative Assembly reviews arrangements for upcoming Assembly Session at Srinagar
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather today convened a high-level meeting at Assembly Secretariat here, to review arrangements for the upcoming Assembly session, scheduled to begin on October 23rd, 2025. During the meeting, the Speaker impressed upon the officers from various departments to put in place all required facilities and ensure that all necessary preparations are made in advance to facilitate the smooth conduct of forthcoming session. He took an in-depth review of all the arrangements and called upon the concerned to work in a coordinated manner to ensure the session runs smoothly. “It is our collective responsibility to ensure the smooth functioning of the assembly and all departments have to be prepared in advance in this regard,” he said. He asked the General Administration Department to ensure th...
 
 
 Top Stories of the Day
Lieutenant Governor visits Vajr Division’s Roshan Mustaqbil
a youth empowerment centre at Zangli, Kupwara
Kupwara,October 15 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited 'Roshan Mustaqbil', a youth empowerment centre at Zangli, run by Indian Army’s Vajr Division to channelise local talent into education, skills and livelihood. He was accompanied by Maj Gen K Mohan Nair, YSM, SM, General Officer Commanding, Vajr Division and other senior officers. The centre currently has over 690 youth enrolled, who are building a better future for themselves and the society. The centre offers classrooms for competitive exam preparation, digital learning and computer labs, a library and...

CM Omar Abdullah reviews readiness of Integrated Mining Surveillance System
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Mining Department at the Civil Secretariat here to assess the department’s modernization initiatives, regulatory framework, and ongoing reforms in mineral management and surveillance. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Mining Department Anil Kumar, Director Geology & Mining, all Deputy Commissioners, Superintende...

Lieutenant Governor meets terror victim families at Dardpora, Kupwara
addresses NoKs of terror victims at Government Degree College, Kupwara
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Dardpora and met the families of civilian martyrs killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. He also addressed terror victim families at Government Degree College Kupwara and assured the family members of proper rehabilitation and strictest punishment to the culprits. The Lieutenant Governor said justice, respect and dignity to family members of civilian martyrs killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists is his top priority. He said criminal justice system will ensure perpetrators and elements of terror ecosys...

Chief Secy reviews progress on mobile and internet connectivity in shadow areas
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today emphasized the need for coordinated and time-bound execution of the Union Government’s Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) programme aimed at expanding mobile network and 4G connectivity in shadow areas of the Union Territory. He made these remarks while chairing a high-level meeting convened to review the status of mobile tower installation and network coverage across the uncovered areas of J&K. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (R&B); Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Secret...

 
 Ladakh News
Civil-Military Health Initiative “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” Organized at Majdass, Kargil
Kargil, October 15 (Scoop News)- A comprehensive Civil-Military Health Initiative under the banner “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan – Life is Beautiful with Family” was successfully organized today at Karkit Majdass, Kargil. The camp was a joint effort of the Chanigund Battalion, Kargil, in coordination with the Military Hospital Kargil and the District Hospital Kargil, aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and fostering stronger civil-military relations. The event was attended by Commander 121 Infantry Brigade Colonel Ashish A. Joshi, CO L.S. Shekhawat, CO Sankalp Singh, and Hon’ble Councillor of Chuliskambu Constituency Altaf Hussain, along with officers, medical professiona...

CEC LAHDC Kargil Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Inspects Ongoing Works at Ladakh Bhawan Kargil Wing, New Delhi
New Delhi, October 15 (Scoop News)-The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, today visited the Ladakh Bhawan Kargil Wing located at Plot No. HAF-2, Sector 18A, Dwarka Phase II, Opposite Engineers Apartment, New Delhi, to review the progress of ongoing construction works. During the inspection, Dr. Akhoon was accompanied by the Superintendent Engineer, CPWD; Executive Engineer, CPWD; Assistant Engineers (Civil and Electrical), CPWD; Assistant Engineer, PWD (R&B) Kargil; and the project contractor. The Hon’ble CEC expressed satisfaction over the pace and quality of work being executed and directed the concerned officials to ...

CS chairs 13th Union Territory Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) meeting to review banking progress in Ladakh
Leh, October 15 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, presided over the 13th Union Territory Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) meeting held in Leh. The meeting focused on the performance of banks in the UT for the quarter ending June 2025. The meeting highlighted that priority sector advances in UT Ladakh achieved 39% of the annual credit target, disbursing ₹3,447.5 crore. Under the non-priority sector, banks achieved 40% of the target, disbursing ₹3,128.6 crore. Deposit growth showed a positive trend, with total deposits growing by 13% year-on-year, reaching ₹1...

Tourism Department, UT Ladakh Invites Bids for Two Key Tourism Infrastructure Projects in Mushkoo Valley
Kargil, October 13 (Scoop News)-The Department of Tourism, Union Territory of Ladakh has invited tenders from eligible agencies for the execution of two (02) major tourism infrastructure projects in Mushkoo Valley, Kargil, under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme, Sub-Scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0. The details of the tenders are as follows: 1. NIT No. 37 • Name of Work: Selection of an Agency for Design and Execution of Physical Interventions in Mushkoo Valley, Kargil. • Project Value: ₹2,34,67,679.30 (excluding GST) • Earnest Money Deposit: ₹5,00,000 • Tender...

DIET Kargil Concludes Two-Phase FLN Training Programme
across All Seven Zones under NIPUN Ladakh
Kargil, October 13 (Scoop News)-The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Kargil successfully conducted a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Mission Training Programme under the NIPUN Ladakh initiative, covering all seven educational zones of Kargil district. The training was conducted in two phases, with three-day sessions held in each zone, and concluded successfully with active participation from teachers, Key Resource Persons (KRPs), and zonal officers. The primary objective of the program was to train FLN teachers in innovative pedagogical approaches to make teaching and learning at the foundational stage joyful, engaging, and contextualized, ensuring that ev...

Launch of Three Major Agricultural Missions by Prime Minister
Kargil, October 11 (Scoop News)- Prime Minister of India today launched three landmark agricultural missions — PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, National Dalhan Mission, and the National Mission on Natural Farming — during a grand event held at Bharatratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The event was witnessed live in Kargil by a gathering of progressive farmers, Self Help Group (SHG) members, and agriculture department staff at the Farmers' Training Hall, Kurbathang, where the live telecast of the Prime Minister’s address was arranged. A total of 152 participants, including farmers and agriculture officials, attended the programme at Kurbathang. The event pro...

CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Welcomes New SE R&B Kargil,
Stresses Timely and Quality Infrastructure Development
Kargil, October 11 (Scoop News)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed Superintending Engineer, R&B Kargil, Dr. Tsewang Thinglas. During the interaction, the CEC expressed optimism about working in close coordination with the R&B Department to ensure effective implementation of development projects across the district. He emphasized the importance of clearing pending works and allotments, ensuring the timely completion of DPRs, and maintaining high standards of quality in all ongoing and future infrastructure works. Dr. Akhoon also reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to providing all necessary su...

CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Welcomes New SE R&B Kargil
Kargil, October 11 (Scoop News)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed Superintending Engineer, R&B Kargil, Dr. Tsewang Thinglas. During the interaction, the CEC expressed optimism about working in close coordination with the R&B Department to ensure effective implementation of development projects across the district. He emphasized the importance of clearing pending works and allotments, ensuring the timely completion of DPRs, and maintaining high standards of quality in all ongoing and future infrastructure works. Dr. Akhoon also reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to providing all necessary su...

 
 Debate
Muttaqi’s visit to India and Darul Uloom
Asad Mirza The Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi is on a 7-days visit to India. The visit assumes importance as it is the first such high level visit by any Afghan official to India since the Taliban-led government of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan was proclaimed in August 2021, after the abrupt and hasty withdrawal of American forces from the country. Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi, who arrived in New Delhi on Friday (October 10) held a meeting with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar in the national capital. In a post on X, Jaishankar said that the Afghan Foreign Minister's visit marks an “important step in advancing our ties and affirm...

Pakistan’s Misunderstanding of TTP, BLA, and TTA
By Fatima Baloch Pakistani “regional experts” and self-styled analysts are no strangers to deception. Many have engaged in propaganda that misleads the public and contributes to failures in diplomacy and warfare. In particular, Pakistan’s Afghan policy suffers from poor leadership, flawed strategic thinking, and a lack of credibility on international platforms. Three persistent narratives have recently gained traction: 1. Pakistan is pressuring the Afghan Taliban—via China, Turkey, Qatar, and others—to take action against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). 2. The Supreme Leader of the Afghan Taliban has issued a fatwa declaring jihad again...

Pakistan suppresses nationalist movements like TTP, BLA, and TTA
K N Pandita and Fatima Baloch Pakistan’s self-styled “regional experts” and analysts are no strangers to a policy of deception. Many among them are engaged in propaganda that misleads people and contributes to failure in diplomacy of war or peace. In particular, Pakistan’s Afghan policy suffers from meagre leadership, flawed strategic planning, and a lack of credibility on international platforms. Three persistent narratives have recently gained traction: 1. Pakistan is pressurizing the Afghan Taliban via China, Turkey, Qatar, and others to take action against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baluchistan Liberation Army (BLA). 2. The Supreme Leader of the Afghan ...

Now Trumps Wants The Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan
Asad Mirza President Trump has fired a fresh salvo from his wish list, ignoring sovereignty of an independent nation and ignoring all norms of international decorum and diplomacy. He seems to act like a child who must cry, when he wants to take control of any other sovereign country. After making demands of taking over Greenland, Mexico and adding Canada to the USA, the US President Donald Trump has once again targetted a sovereign nation, just to fulfill his wish list or dreams or efforts to neutralise his arch foes. In his latest demand, Trump said on Thursday (September 18) that his administration is pressing to “get back” the military base at Bagram, Afghanistan. The US presid...

Pakistan's Objectives in Afghanistan
By K N Pandita and Fatima Baloch The creation of Pakistan in 1947 was deeply influenced by the British colonial strategy of "divide and rule." Rather than emerging from a purely organic nationalist movement, Pakistan was born out of the partition of British India under the pretext of religion—specifically, the "Two-Nation Theory." This division not only fractured the Indian subcontinent but also weakened Muslim political cohesion. The geopolitical repercussions of Pakistan's formation extended beyond its borders, profoundly affecting neighbouring Afghanistan. The foundation of the Two-Nation Theory was later discredited when Pakistan disintegrated in 1971 and Bangladesh emer...

SCO Summit: From Expanded Role To Revival Of RIC
Asad Mirza The recent SCO Summit in Tianjin has provided India a timely opportunity to reset its ties with China and also prodded Russia to revive the old Russia, India, and China (RIC) forum. RIC may emerge as a potential defence against the US’s tariff mania by increasing trilateral cooperation and trade. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Summit in Tianjin in China, has emerged as the forum, where old enmities were forgotten and new ties amended, all due to theatrics of one single person, i.e. the US President Donald Trump. Though the focus of the SCO Summit was bilateral and multilateral issues, yet the most important output was the meetings between the Indian ...

Modi Battles Two Fronts:Trump’s Tariffs, Rahul’s ‘Vote Chori’
Straight Talk
K. B. Jandial Never in his political career, PM Narinder Modi has wrestled with two serious challenges at the same time. He is grappling with geopolitical headwinds—punitive U.S. tariffs to safeguarding India’s global image and economic resilience; and fast catching up narrative of electoral irregularities which Rahul Gandhi calls “Vote Chori,” hitting the credibility of Election Commission of India (ECI). Trump’s Ceasefire Claim The much-publicised ‘chemistry’ between Modi and Trump during the “Howdy Modi” era took a sharp nosedive after May 10, 2025, when Trump prematurely announced a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, projecting himself as the peacemaker who prevente...

Vote Chori or democratic breakdown? Rahul Gandhi’s alarming allegations demand national attention
By Towheed Sheikh On August 7, 2025, Rahul Gandhi, in his capacity as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, delivered a press conference that may prove to be a turning point in India’s democratic journey. In a nation where electoral processes are often hailed as the bedrock of our republic,Gandhi laid bare what he described as a calculated and widespread manipulation of the 2024 general elections.Terming it “Vote Chori,” he did not rely on emotional appeals or vague insinuations.Instead, he presented specific data, patterns and methods allegedly used to distort the people’s mandate in favour of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Election Commission of India (EC...

 Jammu News
ANTF Jammu busted interstate Narcotics smuggling nexus
Jammu, October 15 (Scoop News)- In a major breakthrough in case FIR NO 01/2025 of P/S Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Jammu busted backward and forward linkages (Inter state network ) & arrested one inter state drug supplier Kamal Kant S/O Chande Ram R/O Ward No.04 Pathla P/O Jari District Kullu, Hamachal Pradesh in backward chain and in forward chain one drug peddler Ankush Gupta S/O Lt. Kamal Kishore R/O H No.358 Street No. 123 Talab Tillo Bhori, Jammu. Pertinently two accused namely Akshay Dogra S/O Brij Lal Dogra R/O Talab Tillo Jammu & Arun Manhas S/O Gurvinder Singh Manhas R/O Pathankot Punjab were already arrested in the instant case & both are in judicial custody . ANTF Ja...

BJP holds workshop to finalize programmes for Sardar Patel Jayanti celebrations and unity march
Jammu, October 15 (Scoop News)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, conducted a comprehensive workshop at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to finalize preparations for the celebrations marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. The workshop focused on the Unity March (Ekta Yatra) and a series of nation-wide programmes honouring Sardar Patel’s enduring legacy of national integration. The BJP Vice-President and DDC Chairperson Bharat Bhushan chaired the workshop. He was accompanied by J&K BJP Vice-Presidents Rajiv Charak, General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, Baldev Singh Billawaria (J&K convenor of the whole progr...

Tejinder appealed J&K youth to remain vigilant against the growing menace of drug abuse
Ramnagar, October 13 (Scoop News)- Tejinder Pal Singh Aman, Provincial President of the Youth National Conference (YNC), Jammu, today attended a one-day youth convention at Ramnagar in District Udhampur Rural, organised by Akash Kharka District President YNC Udhampur Rural. The convention witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local youth, who voiced several pressing concerns affecting the District Udhampur Rural youth from remote areas of Ramnagar and Basantgarh participated in strength. During the interaction, the youth prominently raised the long-standing demand for a local sports stadium and expressed serious concerns regarding rising unemployment. Responding to their issues...

BJP Mahila Morcha JKUT Holds Meeting on “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” to Promote Women Entrepreneurship
Jammu, October 13 (Scoop News)-BJP Mahila Morcha Jammu & Kashmir UT today conducted an important meeting at the BJP Headquarters, Jammu, under the leadership of Adv. Neha Mahajan, President BJP Mahila Morcha JKUT, to discuss initiatives under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. During the meeting, Adv. Neha Mahajan emphasized the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, who has consistently encouraged women to become self-reliant and contribute to the nation's growth. She stated that the spirit of Atmanirbharta begins at home and urged all members of the Mahila Morcha to promote and support local women entrepreneurs who are independently running their businesses, skill-based ventures, or sma...

JKPCC accuses BJP of betraying people, plunging J&K into unprecedented crisis
Ramgarh (Samba), October 11 (Scoop News)-In a strong political offensive against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Working President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and former Minister Raman Bhalla on Saturday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are passing through the most difficult and uncertain phase in recent history due to the “misrule and misdeeds” of the BJP. Addressing a massive gathering of Congress workers, party leaders, and local residents at Ramgarh town in Samba district, Bhalla said that the BJP, despite being in power both at the Centre and in the Union Territory, has failed miserably on every front—be it governance, employment...

Div Com Jammu reviews hospital readiness, civic measures for Dengue control
Jammu, October 10 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting to review the preparedness of District Administrations and hospitals to prevent the surge of Dengue cases in Jammu Division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Udhampur, Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Director Urban Local Bodies, the Principal GMC Jammu, Director Health Services Jammu, Joint Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation, Malariologist and concerned Doctors. The Divisional Commissioner was apprised of the year-wise comparative analysis of the surge in Dengue cases and the vulnerable spots. Threadbare discussion was held on preparedness of District Administrations an...

Bhalla Launches Signature Drive against Vote Rigging, Reiterates Demand for J&K Statehood
Jammu, October 10 (Scoop News)-Working President of the Pradesh Congress Committee, Raman Bhalla, today launched a massive signature campaign across various areas of Jammu to protest against vote rigging and to press for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing party workers and citizens during the campaign, Bhalla delivered a strong criticism of the BJP and the Central Government, accusing them of depriving the people of Jammu and Kashmir of their democratic and constitutional rights. He said that the continued denial of statehood was not an administrative necessity but a politically motivated move aimed at consolidating power. According to him, this decisi...

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 Kashmir News
J&K Police attach properties worth ₹66 lakhs of notorious drug peddlers in Anantnag
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- In a decisive action against the drug menace, J&K Police have attached properties worth approximately ₹66 Lakhs belonging to two notorious drug peddlers, a father-son duo in the Bijbehara area of District Anantnag. Police Station Bijbehara had earlier registered FIR No. 167/2025 U/S 8/21 of the NDPS Act against one Mohd Saleem Dar alias Sahib Matto, son of Abdul Rasheed Dar, resident of Tulkhan, for his involvement in illicit drug trafficking. During the course of investigation, it also came to light that his father, Abdul Rasheed Dar, had already bee...

Women’s College M.A Road has immense contribution towards the overall development of JK: Sakeena Itoo
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that Government College of Women (GCW), M.A Road has immense contribution towards the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir from last 75 years. The Minister made these remarks while addressing the celebrations to commemorate the 75th year of existence of the Government Women’s College, Srinagar, ‘75 Years: A Celebration of Excellence in Women’s Education’, one of Jammu & Kashmir’s premier institutions dedicated to women’s education and empowerment. A...

Judge this Government after 5 years report card: Deputy CM
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today reiterated that the present dispensation is fully committed to the overall development and welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He made these remarks during an extensive tour of Chanpora Constituency in Srinagar. The Deputy Chief Minister said that the Omar Abdullah-led government is focused on ensuring equitable and sustainable development across all regions of the Jammu and Kashmir. “People will judge this government after our five-year report card,” he asserted. During his tour, the D...

Two-day national conference “InfraEM Bharat – Engineering the Atma Nirbhar Future” begins at NIT Srinagar
Conference theme aligns perfectly with the vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat: Director
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-A two-day national conference titled “InfraEM Bharat – Engineering the Atma Nirbhar Future” began at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday, bringing together experts, researchers, and academicians from across the country to deliberate on innovations and sustainable solutions for building a self-reliant India. Jointly organized by the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. The conference was formally inaugurated by Prof. Roohie Naaz Mir, In-charge Director, NIT Srinagar, along with Prof. J.A. Bhat, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, and Prof. Mohammad Shafi Mir, senior ...

IUST Observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025
Awantipora, October 13 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) observed the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2025 by organizing a one-day workshop on the theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.” The event was organized by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), IUST, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Government of India. Dr. Afroz Ahmad, Member, National Green Tribunal (NGT), was the Chief Guest on the occasion. In his address, Dr. Ahmad emphasized the importance of extensive research and community awareness in disaster risk reduction. He noted that disasters be...

IUST Hosts 3-Day Workshop on “Kashmiri Language in the Digital Age”
Awantipora, October 13 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) inaugurated a three-day national workshop titled “Kashmiri Language in the Digital Era: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning for Preservation and Promotion.” The event was jointly organized by the Department of Computer Sciences and the Habba Khatoon Centre for Kashmiri Language and Literature. In his presidential address, Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, IUST, highlighted the university’s strong commitment to preserving cultural and linguistic heritage through innovation and technology. “IUST has already endorsed NEP-2020 in its full scale to make IUST a Viksit Universi...

Sat Sharma, Rakesh Mahajan, Dr. Ali file nomination for Rajya Sabha, BJP cadre and people rejoice
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-As J&K BJP President Sat Sharma filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, accompanied by party Vice President Rakesh Mahajan and senior leader Dr. Ali Mohammad Mir, a wave of enthusiasm and celebration has swept across Jammu and Kashmir in the party cadre and masses. Their nomination reflects the Bharatiya Janata Party’s unwavering commitment to public service, transparency, and the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas. People from all walks of life have expressed heartfelt joy, seeing the nomination of leaders who have consistently worked at the grassroots level to strengthen the bond between the party and the peop...

Ashok Koul chairs meeting in Srinagar to discuss BJP’s strategy for upcoming Budgam Assembly Elections
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, held a meeting at the party office in Srinagar to review organizational preparedness and devise a comprehensive strategy for the upcoming Assembly elections in Budgam district. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, chaired the meeting, which was attended by Sofi Yusuf, Arif Raja, Altaf Thakur, Hakeem Rohullah Ghazi, senior party leaders, district office bearers, and constituency-level team members. During the meeting, Ashok Koul conducted an in-depth review of the district’s political landscape and organizational structure. He emphasized the need to strengthen booth-level management,...

 
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Maj Gopi Singh, Shaurya Chakra memorial North Kashmir held Footbal Premier league 2025
Srinagar, October 14 (KIP)-North Kashmir Football Premier League is conducted annually by Bandipora Rashtriya Rifles in the memory of Maj Gopi Singh Rathore, Shaurya Chakra. Over the past two decades, this tournament has grown into one of the most prestigious sporting events of North Kashmir, with participation rising manifold and showcasing the boundless passion of Kashmiri youth for football as a sports. Due to the popularity and to cover complete North Kashmir, Thisyear the tournament was conducted in two phases. The matches drew large local spectators and created a festive sporting sp...

J&K Participates in the State/UT Tourism Ministers’ Conference at Udaipur
Advisor Nasir Aslam led team represented J&K at the conference
Udaipur, October 14 (Scoop News)- J&K participated in two-day State and UT Tourism Ministers’ Conference held at Udaipur on 14th and 15th of October, 2025. The delegation of J&K was lead by Advisor to the CM Nasir Aslam Wani and included Dr. Vikas Gupta, Director Tourism Jammu; Waseem Raja, Joint Director Tourism Kashmir; and Arif Lone, Assistant Director Tourism Jammu. The Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, delivered a presentation and highlighted the Tourism potential of J&K and the Government’s commitment to developing Jammu & Kashmir as a vibrant, all-season tourist destination. The present...

23 Years after Changa Killing,Justice at Last: Court Convicts Irfan Ali in Sarpanch Murder
Local School Master others laisse with militants to do this Murder. Questions Linger Over Local Links
Bhaderwah,October 13 (Scoop News)-The dusty lanes of Changa in Gandoh subdivision remember the night when democracy was silenced by gunfire. It was July 4, 2002, when Sher Mohammad Rather, the Sarpanch of the village and a grassroots voice of the newly empowered Panchayat Raj system, was dragged from his home by gunmen and shot dead before his family. Twenty-three years later, a court in Bhaderwah has finally brought one of his killers to justice — but the story of those who helped them remains a scar in the collective memory of Bhalessa. Delivering judgment in State vs. Irfan Ali (Case No. 08/Murder, FIR 57/2002, P/S Gandoh), Principal Sessions Judge Bhaderwah, Balbir L. Jaswal, on...

Ravinder Kaul participates in International Theatre Conference held at Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Jammu, October 13 (Scoop News)-Globally acclaimed theatre critic and member of the International Association of Theatre Critics Ravinder Kaul presented his paper at International Conference "Film, Video, Digital and Artificial Intelligence in Theatre Stages" which took place at Cluj-Napoca, Romania between October 10 and 12, 2025. The Conference was jointly organized by International Association of Theatre Critics, Doctoral School of the Faculty of Theatre and Film, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, in partnership with “Lucian Blaga” National Theatre of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. His research paper titled ‘Theatre in the Times of Technological Revolution’ was presented through Video Confer...

Dr. Khwaja Farooq delivers keynote address at Kashmir Literary Festival 2025
Srinagar, October 12 (Scoop News)- The Kashmir Literary Festival 2025 hosted a dynamic assemblage of poets, authors, scholars, and prominent personalities from across the country at SKICC on October 11th & 12th . The event was inaugurated by the esteemed Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, S. Manoj Sinha,whose inspiring speech set a remarkable tone for the festival.Varioud programmes and Interactive sessions were held. Today at prestigious podium, Dr. Khwaja Farooq Renzushah, Chairman of the Kashmir Society International, expressed his gratitude to the organizers particularly jay Deve,Gen...

Police seizes 06 Tractors involved in illegal transportation of minerals in Awantipora
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, Police in Awantipora have intensified efforts to combat illegal mining activities in the Police district Awantipora and seized 06 tractors involved in illegal transportation of minerals. A Police party led by SHO Police Station Tral under the supervision of SDPO Tral Shri Rajesh Kumar seized six tractors from Nowdal area of Police Station Tral, involved in illegal transportation of minerals. Accordingly, a case vide FIR NO. 125/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Tral and further investigation has been initiated. Community members...

DUJ Condemn Talibani denial of entry to Women Journalists
New Delhi, October 11 (Scoop News)-The Delhi Union of Journalists(DUJ) is outraged that the Taliban denied entry of Indian women journalists to a press conference by visiting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The Press Conference was held at the Afghan Embassy in Delhi on Oct 10, 2025. It is evident that the Government of India has decided to now re-set ties with the Talibani regime in Kabul. While the Government may have strategic reasons for this shift in policy, the blatant disregard of women's rights is unacceptable. The deliberate exclusion of women journalists from Muttaqi's press conference seems like tacit consent, if not approval, of the Taliban's blatant...

ACB initiates action in major Evacuee Property Land Scam involving Government Official
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), has initiated a major criminal investigation after uncovering a large-scale scam involving the illegal exchange and manipulation of valuable evacuee land in Srinagar. The investigation has brought to light serious irregularities and fraudulent acts allegedly committed by officials of the Revenue Department and the Custodian Evacuee Property Department, in active collusion with private individuals, for unlawful enrichment. Reliable information was received by the Bureau indicating that certain officers had facilitated the exchange of prime evacuee property land measuring 5 kanals -05 marlas against propriety land measuring...

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J&K Police conducts inspection of SIM vendors to prevent SIM misuse in Anantnag, Kulgam, Sopore & Handwara
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J&K Police organises drug awareness/ debate competition under Sewa Parv & Nasha Mukt Abhiyan
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Pakistan’s war option and India’s strategic response
New train compartment of journalism ran on the tracks
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Crush One, Threaten All:Democracy in Jammu & Kashmir on the Brink
A New Global Governance Initiative?
Honoring the Guiding Lights of Society: A Teacher’s Reflection on Teachers’ Day
Delhi Union of Journalists Memorandum to MPs in the Monsoon Session of Parliament
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