Saturday, April 25, 2026
 
 Top Stories of The Day
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chairs Chintan Shivir of Ministers of Youth Affairs & Sports in Srinagar
Srinagar, April 25 (Scoop News)-The Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs & Sports of States and Union Territories commenced in Srinagar today with focused deliberations on strengthening India’s sports ecosystem through coordinated action, systemic reforms, policy convergence, and grassroots execution Addressing the inaugural session, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, set the tone for the deliberations by emphasising that India’s sporting ambitions will be realised through execution on the ground. “Our 10-year roadmap to becoming a global sporting powerhouse must not remain on paper, it must come alive in every playground, every district, and every young dream.”— Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said. The Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, also attended the Chintan Shivir and applauded the...
 
 
 Top Stories of the Day
Sakeena Itoo visits Baramulla, inaugurates newly constructed Science Block at GDC Women Baramulla
Baramulla, April 25 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Baramulla and laid foundation stone of various important projects and also inaugurated key college building of Government Degree College (Women) Baramulla. The Minister was accompanied by MLA Baramulla, Javid Hassan Baig; MLA Uri, Dr. Sajad Shafi; Deputy Commissioner Baramulla , S.F Hamid; Director Higher Education and other senior officers from the district. At Government Degree College (Women) Baramulla, the Minister inaugurated newly constructed Science ...

CM Omar Abdullah approves ₹9.60 cr multi-level car parking project for Ganderbal
Jammu, April 25 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accorded administrative approval for the construction of a Multi-Level Car Parking facility at Ganderbal at an estimated cost of ₹9.60 crore. The project is aimed at addressing increasing traffic congestion and enhancing urban infrastructure in the fast-growing town. The approval has been granted under the Capex Budget 2026–27 in favour of the Director, Urban Local Bodies, Kashmir. The project will be executed in accordance with approved technical specifications and codal procedures to ensure quality, efficiency and timely c...

Lieutenant Governor Joins a People's Movement in Samba, Spearheading the Drug-Free J&K Campaign
Jammu, April 25 (Scoop News)- “I assure citizens that we will strike hard against drug networks. Yet this fight cannot be won by law alone, it must be won within society, through awareness, cooperation, and collective effort. We are building a Jammu Kashmir where drugs have no place,” the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha said today. He said the 100-day drug-free J&K movement will inspire future generations and stand as proof that when people rise together, they can change history. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a large gathering at Samba as part of 100-days drug-free J&K m...

Satish Sharma Meets Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in Srinagar
Pushes for Strengthening Sports Ecosystem in J&K
Srinagar, April 24 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma today held a detailed meeting with Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr.Mansukh Mandaviya, on the sidelines of the upcoming Chintan Shivir being hosted in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, the Minister warmly welcomed the visiting dignitaries and extended his appreciation for their presence in Jammu and Kashmir for the important deliberations aimed at strengthening the sports landscape across the country. During the meeting, Satish Sharma discussed in detail a comprehensive roadmap for giving a s...

 
 Ladakh News
Joint Secretary (Broadcasting) Holds Review Meeting to Strengthen Akashvani Kargil
Kargil, April 25 (Scoop News)- Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Broadcasting), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, today held an important review meeting with officers and staff of Akashvani from Kargil and Leh to assess operational challenges and chart measures for strengthening local broadcasting services. The meeting was attended by Gurbinder Singh, DDG, Akashvani Srinagar; Sonam Angchuk, ADP, Akashvani Leh; Khurshid Ahmad, Head of News, Akashvani Leh & Kargil; and DD Leh, along with other officials and staff. Detailed deliberations focused on enhancing the efficiency and effe...

Joint Secretary I&B assures Support for Strengthening Local Broadcasting and Cultural Promotion
Kargil, April 25 (Scoop News)- Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Broadcasting), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, today visited Kargil district, where he interacted with local delegations, listened to their grievances, and reviewed key issues related to broadcasting and promotion of regional languages and culture. He paid floral tributes to the brave martyrs of the Kargil War at the Kargil War Memorial, Drass, saluting their supreme sacrifice and reaffirming the nation’s enduring gratitude. He was received at Zero Point by the District Administration Kargil, including the SDM Dras...

National Panchayati Raj Day Observed Across Kargil District
Kargil, April 24 (Scoop News)- National Panchayati Raj Day was observed across various Panchayats of Kargil district with enthusiasm and active public participation, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy. The day was marked by the organisation of programmes at various blocks, including TSG, Apati-Sodh, Lotsum, Barsoo, Shargole and Kargil, as well as in Bhimbat, Chowkiyal, Shakar, Rambirpura, Pandrass, Mushkoo, Holiyal, Taisuru and Pashkum Panchayats. Gram Sabhas, awareness sessions, and interactive discussions were conducted focusing on key developmental issues, including water management, employment generation, and implementation of rural development sche...

Administrative Secretary PWD Chairs Meeting on Formulation of Annual Action Plan
Leh, April 24 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, Public Works (R&B) and Information & Public Relations, UT Ladakh, Shri Baseer Ul Haq Chaudhary, today chaired a high-level meeting to review and finalize the Annual Action Plan under the State Development Plan (SDP)/State Sector Plan for the financial year 2026–27. The meeting involved detailed deliberations on a wide range of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects across the Union Territory. The Administrative Secretary conducted a thorough review of the construction of the auditorium at Khaltsi, a project estimated at ₹19 crore. Expressing concern over delays, he noted that the project, originally scheduled for completion in ...

Administrative Secretary PWD Chairs Meeting on Formulation of Annual Action Plan under SDP/State Sector Plan 2026–27
Leh, April 24 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, Public Works (R&B) and Information & Public Relations, UT Ladakh, Shri Baseer Ul Haq Chaudhary, today chaired a high-level meeting to review and finalize the Annual Action Plan under the State Development Plan (SDP)/State Sector Plan for the financial year 2026–27. The meeting involved detailed deliberations on a wide range of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects across the Union Territory. The Administrative Secretary conducted a thorough review of the construction of the auditorium at Khaltsi, a project estimated at ₹19 crore. Expressing concern over delays, he noted that the project, originally scheduled for completion i...

Chief Secretary chairs meeting on Priority Area–23
Auto Appeal System under Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011
Leh, April 23 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review progress on Priority Area–23, focusing on the establishment of an Auto Appeal System under the Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011. The initiative aims to strengthen service delivery mechanisms by ensuring timely, transparent, and accountable governance. The proposed auto-appeal system is designed to automatically trigger a review in cases of delay or denial of public services, thereby minimizing administrative discretion and enabling real-time monitoring. The s...

Chief Secretary Chairs meeting to Address Issues of Transport Associations in Leh
Leh, April 22 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to deliberate on issues raised by various transport associations of Leh, with a focus on ensuring smooth operations, maintaining law and order, and safeguarding the interests of the tourism sector. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Mazda Union, Biker Union, Tempo Union 207, Taxi Operators Union, and Transport Federation Cooperative, who highlighted concerns related to membership renewal, cooperative functioning, and operational challenges. A key issue raised pertained to the renewal of membership in taxi cooperative societies and the associated timeline...

4th UT-Level Coordination Committee meeting held for Sacred Relics Exposition of Tathagata Buddha
Leh, April 22 (Scoop News)-The fourth meeting of the UT-Level Coordination Committee for the forthcoming Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha, themed “Peace Beyond Borders – Ladakh 2026,” was convened today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, at the Conference Hall of the Hill Council, Leh. The meeting focused on finalizing key arrangements for the mega spiritual event, including the safe escort of the Holy Relics from Delhi to Leh, the grand ceremonial procession from Kushok Bakula Rinpoche (KBR) Airport to Jivetsal, organization...

 
 Debate
Pope Leo vs President Trump
Asad Mirza Pope Leo’s sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran. Speaking in Cameroon, Africa, the pontiff warned against turning geopolitical rivalry into a civilisational struggle between Christianity and Islam, while also highlighting the dangers of deepening Shia-Sunni divisions. His remarks challenge strategic rhetoric that risks transforming a political conflict into a broader religious and identity-based confrontation with destabilising global consequences. Pope Leo has criticised leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was “bein...

The Elusive Peace Deal
Asad Mirza As expected, the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after high-stakes talks in the Pakistani capital, with American Vice President JD Vance saying Tehran refused to accept Washington’s terms after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad. And Iran citing lack of American commitment to the talks. The talks termed as ‘Islamabad Talks’, lasted a full day of negotiations, which ended with a terse three-minute press conference — and without a deal. Talks between America and Iran began on Saturday afternoon and continued through the night, almost 21 hours in all. The sun had risen in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, by the time JD Vance emerged to brief reporters....

Historical Vijeshwar Temple Bijbehara is in a deteriorating condition
Deserves attention and restoration
By Vijeshwar Devasthan Trust Vijeshwar Devasthan Trust The image shows an old Vijeshwar Temple, historically known as Vijayeshwara structure that appears neglected—there’s visible damage to the upper portion, vegetation growing out of the walls, and the surrounding area looks unmaintained. It’s understandable to feel concerned seeing a heritage or religious site in such a state of Jammu and Kashmir. However, attributing the condition to a specific cause like terrorism. What can be said with confidence is that the structure looks in urgent need of preservation. Temples ...

Easing Sanctions On Iranian Oil - A Pragmatic Move?
Asad Mirza The decision last week by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea sparked immediate reactions on social media. Apparently, the hasty American move is viewed by experts at cooling surging global energy prices amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. However, in the current scenario India stands to benefit from this move and it may ease the pressure a bit on the Indian demand side. The US decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea, sparked online reactions, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked the move on X, writing: “Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil currently stranded a...

Pakistan’s Crimes Against Muslims and Humanity
By Fatima Baloch The demoralized Pakistan Army, struggling against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in Balochistan, has escalated its conflict with its western neighbor, Afghanistan. On 27 February 2026, it launched a full-scale military campaign, codenamed Operation Ghazab-e-Ilhaq, bombing major Afghan cities including Kabul, Kandahar, and Khost, destroying civilian infrastructure and killing innocent people. Pakistan’s apparent aim is to pressure the Afghan Taliban-led government to act against groups ideologica...

PoK under TTP and India’s Future Security Challenges By Fatima Baloch
By Fatima Baloch Whether it is India in the east, Taliban-led Afghanistan in the west, a religious jihadist ideological insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that is gradually engulfing Pakistan, or the secular Baloch national armed struggle seeking an independent Republic of Balochistan, Pakistan has opened multiple strategic fronts and is now facing grave security and existential threats. For India in particular, the situation carries serious implications. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a jihadist ideological militant organization, has expanded its operational focus into Pakistan-occ...

Pakistan’s Objectiveless Military Aggression Against Afghanistan
and the Future of the Region
By Fatima Baloch Every military operation and war generally has certain strategic objectives. However, just like the 1965 war and the Kargil conflict, Pakistan’s military operations often lack clear strategic objectives during wartime. This frequently leads to failure, heavy military casualties, and embarrassment, and Pakistan continues this legacy both in external wars and in internal military operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) carried out an attack in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 21, 2026, in which seni...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: End of an era
Asad Mirza Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (1939–2026), the second Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed on February 28, 2026, during coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. His death was confirmed by the Iranian state media on March 1, 2026, following an initial announcement by US President Donald Trump. Khamenei was killed at his office in a joint operation known as "Operation Epic Fury". Several other high-ranking officials, including the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the defence minister, were also killed. Iran has declared 40 days of state mou...

 Jammu News
BJP leadership visits bereaved families in Ramnagar, express deepest condolences
Ramnagar, April 25 (Scoop News)-Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, led by Sat Sharma, President, BJP J&K and MP (Rajya Sabha), visited the homes of families affected by the tragic road accident in Kaghot village to express their heartfelt condolences and stand in solidarity with the grieving families. Accompanied by Rashpal Verma, Vice President, BJP J&K, Sanjita Dogra, General Secretary, BJP J&K, and senior leader Gopal Mahajan, along with MLAs Balwant Singh Mankotia, Ranbir Singh Pathania, and Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj, the delegation visited Birnu Panchayat in Tehsil Ramnagar. The leaders met the families of Kartar Chand, Prem Nath, Anita Devi, Archana Tha...

J&K integrates 17,500 Migrant Ration Cards into NFSA
extends April ration distribution to May: Principal Secretary DDMRR&R
Jammu, April 25 (Scoop News)-Principal Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction, Chandrakar Bharti, today convened a meeting to review implementation of the ration distribution in terms of the Special Relief Ration Scheme for Kashmiri/Jammu Migrants and extension of benefits of social sector schemes to the eligible migrants. The meeting was attended by Saurabh Bhagat, Commissioner Secretary Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Directors Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Jammu/Kashmir, Director Social Welfare Jammu, Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner(M), J&K, Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu and senior officers of the Depart...

Rana reviews development works at Bhaderwah; Emphasises transparency & timely execution of project
Bhaderwah, April 25 (Scoop News)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Dak Bungalow, Bhaderwah, to assess the status and progress of ongoing developmental works across departments in the sub-division. During the meeting, the Minister laid strong emphasis on inter-departmental coordination, transparency in execution, adherence to timelines and robust grievance redressal mechanisms. He called upon officers to adopt a proactive and accountable approach to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and without unnecessary delays. Highlighting the need for balanced growth, the Min...

Relief Commissioner (M) reviews implementation of Special Relief Ration Scheme at Jagti
Jammu, April 24 (Scoop News)- Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) J&K Dr Arvind Karwani today led a team of officers from Relief Organization and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department to take a detailed review of the implementation of the ration distribution in terms of the Special Relief Ration Scheme for Kashmiri/Jammu Migrants here at Mini Township Jagti. Mini Township Jagti is the largest migrant camp in the outskirts of Jammu and houses 5252 migrant families. Dr Karwani conducted a grievance redressal camp and interacted with a large number of migrants. Most of the grievances related to supply of ration under the new Scheme. The public was assured that ration...

Anganwadi Workers, Helpers backbone of grassroots child welfare, community development: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu, April 24 (Scoop News)-Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today said that Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Helpers are the backbone of grassroots child welfare and community development, adding that their role extends far beyond service delivery. The Minister was speaking at the concluding ceremony of 8th Poshan Pakhwada celebrations held at Government Polytechnic College, Jammu. Mission Director ICDS, Sajad Hussain Ganie; Secretary in Social Welfare department, Bashir Ahmad Khan; Director Social Welfare Jammu, Ranjeet Singh; Director Health Services Jammu, Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar; Programme officers, CDPOs, Supervisors and large numb...

YSS J&K's Friendly Night Match: Youth Score Against Drugs Under Floodlights
Jammu, April 24 (Scoop News)- It wasn’t just a football match. It was a statement. Under the floodlights of Parade Ground Jammu, the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports J&K organised a friendly football night match as part of the UT administration’s 100-day intensive campaign across the Union Territory to make Jammu & Kashmir “Nasha Mukt” (drug-free). The idea was simple: give young people a stage where winning means more than just a scoreboard. Two local clubs Warrior Club and Spartan Club faced off in what turned out to be a competitive, clean game. Warrior Club edged past Spartan Club with a 2–0 finish, but on a night like this, the result felt secondary to the reason everyone h...

Legislators, deputations call on CM Omar Abdullah, highlight constituency issues
Jammu,April 24 (KIP)-Several legislators and deputations today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and apprised him of a range of issues concerning their respective constituencies, seeking timely intervention and resolution. MLA Ramnagar Sunil Bharadwaj, MLA Habbakadal Shamim Firdous, MLA Budhal Javaid Iqbal, MLA Kokernag Zaffar Ali Khatana, MLA Thanamandi Muzaffar Iqbal Khan and former minister Yashpaul Kundal were among those who met the Chief Minister. During the interactions, the representatives raised various development-related concerns, including augmentation of basic infrastructure, improvement in road connectivity, strengthening of healthcare and educational facilit...

Another Land scam unearthed by J&K ACB
FIRs registered against revenue officers, land grabbers/conduits and beneficiaries (Form Alaf holders)
Jammu,April 24 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau again achieved a major success in extracting one of the major land scams in Jammu and Kashmir, wherein Custodian land in Asarwan, Mishriwala, Bhalwal and R.S. Pura area of Jammu district has been found usurped by the land mafia in connivance with Form Alf Holders and the officers/officials of Custodian / Revenue department. Inputs were received that Custodian land in thousands of Kanal situated at Asarwan, Mishriwala, Bhalwal and R.S. Pura Jammu, has been fraudulently grabbed by the land grabbers/gangsters in connivance with the Revenue officers/officials. The revenue records have been tempered and land has been sold t...

 
 Kashmir News
J&K Police attaches immovable Properties worth ₹3.5 crores belonging to Narcotics smugglers
Srinagar, April 25 (Scoop News)-Continuing its intensified crackdown against Drug trafficking and under the aegis of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, J&K Police has attached immovable properties worth ₹3.5 crores belonging to Narcotics smugglers in Srinagar. Police Station Sangam, acting under the provisions of Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, attached two immovable properties linked to accused persons involved in FIR No. 56/2025 under Sections 8/20 and 29 of the NDPS Act. The details of the attached properties Viz; 1) A double-storey residential house along with 1 kanal of land, belonging to accused Shakeel Ahmad Ganie S/o Ab Satar Ganie, resident of Kreshbal, Noorbagh, Sri...

Dial 112 for Emergencies
Emergency Response Support System PCR Kashmir JKP
Srinagar, April 25 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Police urges general public to actively utilize the services of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)-112 for immediate assistance in case of any emergency. The ERSS helpline 112 is a 24×7 integrated emergency service, providing prompt response for incidents such as accidents, law & order situations, medical emergencies, fire incidents, and distress calls, including those involving women and children. The helpline system is manned by professional call takers, including trained women staff, to effectively assist and support members of the society in distress. The service can be accessed by dialling 112 from any mobile or landline, sendi...

Shantmanu visits Budgam, reviews process of ongoing SSR
Budgam,April 25 (Scoop News)-State Election Commissioner (SEC), Shantmanu today conducted an extensive visit of district Budgam to oversee process of the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Electoral Rolls. During his visit, the SEC participated in special awareness camps on SSR at Sheikhpora and Razwen areas of the district. The SEC personally monitored the registration process at these special camps, ensuring that no eligible citizen is left behind in the updated rolls. He assessed the progress of the revision process and took stock of various measures being implemented to ensure the preparation of accurate, inclusive, and error-free electoral rolls. He emphasized on the impo...

DC Srinagar highlights the importance of skill development, holistic youth empowerment
Srinagar, April 25 (Scoop News)-Srinagar District Administration on Saturday organised the District Administration Srinagar’s 1st Inter-College Debate Competition–2026 under the Youth Engagement and Empowerment Programme here at the Auditorium of Amar Singh College. The programme was presided over by Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo. The event was attended by Chief Planning Officer Srinagar, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Nodal Principal, Kashmir Division Colleges, Seema Naaz, Principal, Amar Singh College, Ajaz Ahmad Hakak, besides, enthusiastic participants from students and faculty members of various City Colleges, fostering intellectual and critical discourse among students. ...

Div Com reviews preparations for Mega NMBA Pad Yatra in Srinagar
Srinagar, April 25 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Mega Nasha Mukt Pad Yatra, scheduled to be held on May 3 in Srinagar. The event will be flagged off by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners and Heads of Departments of Kashmir Division. During the review, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized the need for broad-based participation from all sections of society to ensure the success of the rally and to effectively raise ...

JKBOSE notifies dates for submission of Bi- Annual exam forms
Srinagar, April 24 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has notified the schedule for the submission of online permission cum examination forms for Class 10 and 12 Annual (Private)/Bi-Annual 2026 session. The schedule applies to all eligible candidates across the UTs of J&K and Ladakh including both winter and summer zone areas. As per the notification, re-appear and failure candidates of class 10 can submit their examination forms in online mode whereas the fresh private candidates can submit their forms in offline mode from April 27 to May 09 on payment of normal prescribed fee of Rs 1300 and with a late fee of Rs 2150 from May 11 to 16. Likewis...

Div Com Kashmir reviews various Revenue Matters, Development Initiatives
Srinagar, April 24 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review a range of revenue-related matters, including migrant properties, construction of houses for terror victims, digitization of land records, Digital Crop Survey, and development of urban revenue-generating assets. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, the Additional Commissioner Central, and the Officer on Special Duty to the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir. While reviewing progress on the construction of houses for terror victims, the Divisional Commissioner directed Deputy Commissioners to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries possess the requisite land, with ...

Mega Yoga event held at Anantnag, Participants Pledge to promote Healthy
Drug Free Society
Anantnag, April 24 (Scoop News)-In connection with the ongoing Nasha Mukht J&K Abhiyan, the Department of AYUSH Anantnag today organized a Mega Yoga event at Shaheed Himayun Muzamil Memorial Government Boys Degree College, Khanabal. The event was conducted with the objective of promoting a healthy lifestyle and spreading awareness regarding the ill effects of drug abuse among the youth. The programme witnessed active participation from officials of various departments including Youth Services & Sports, Information, Education besides faculty and students of the College. In his address, District AYUSH Officer, Dr. Abdul Rehman Rather emphasized the critical role of yoga and the AYUSH sy...

 
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PDP MLA Aga Muntazir mehdi visits sharda temple LoC
pitches for reopening of sharda peeth PoK
Teetwal.April 25 (Scoop News)- Aga syed Muntazir mehdi MLA visited sharda temple LoC Teetwal Kashmir today. He was received by Ravinder Pandita, Chairman of Save Sharda Committee, Ajaz Khan, coordinator, Mahaveer Thussu and scores of people. This was his 5th visit and maiden visit after becoming MLA to sharda temple. He visited crossing bridge and pitched for reopening of sharda peeth PoK that was manifesto of his party PDP in elections. Earlier a large group of SKAUST agricultural University students also paid visit and were briefed about this reclaimed heritage by Ravinder Pandita, founder of Save Sharda Committee Kashmir Regd. The students took keen interest in this heritage complex of...

Omar-Led Govt Accelerating Development in Chenab despite statehood delay: Javed Rana
Bhadarwah, April 25 (Scoop News)-Senior National Conference leader and Hon’ble Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Rana, stated that despite delays in the restoration of statehood, the Omar-led government is making significant development strides in the Chenab region, particularly Bhadarwah. He made these remarks while addressing a massive workers’ meeting in Bhadarwah on the third leg of his Chenab visit. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Mehboob Iqbal. Also present were Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta, OBC Cell Chairman Abdul Gani Teli, Abdul Qayoom Bhagwan District President Doda Rural (Bhadarwah), JKNCSU President Harshvardhan Singh, a...

JKSA Congratulates Ashok Kumar Lahiri on His Appointment as NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
Srinagar, April 25 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday congratulated renowned economist Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri on his appointment as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, expressing strong confidence in his ability to contribute meaningfully to India’s policy framework at a crucial juncture. In a statement, National Convenor of Association Nasir Khuehami said that Dr. Lahiri’s vast experience in economic policy, governance, and public finance brings with it a deep sense of credibility, vision, and institutional wisdom at a time when India is navigating complex developmental and structural challenges. He termed the appointment “well-deserved and timely.” K...

J&K Police destroys illegal poppy cultivation in Anantnag
Srinagar, April 25 (Scoop News)-Continuing its crackdown against cultivation of narcotic substances, J&K Police destroyed illegal poppy cultivation spread over 10 marlas of land and registered 5 FIRs under the NDPS Act in separate operations across the district. A police team of Police Station Dooru, in presence of the Executive Magistrate and officials of the Agriculture Department, destroyed illegal poppy cultivation. An FIR under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered and investigation is underway. Moreover, a police party of Police Station Larnoo registered one FIR after detecting illegal cultivation of poppy in its jurisdiction. The crop was destroyed on the spot. M...

CM Omar Abdullah pitches J&K as premier filming destination during Bengaluru outreach
Bengaluru, April 25 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today interacted with filmmakers in Bengaluru, showcasing Jammu & Kashmir’s scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage as an ideal destination for cinema. A delegation of leading film producers and representatives of major production houses met the Chief Minister to explore opportunities for film production and collaboration. The Chief Minister assured full support and a friendly, enabling environment for artists, reiterating the Government’s commitment to making filmmaking in Jammu & Kashmir easier and more accessible. The interaction formed part of the Jammu & Kashmir Government’s focused outreach in South India, aimed ...

J&K marks National Panchayati Raj Day with massive public participation
Jammu, April 24 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir on Friday celebrated National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) 2026 with widespread public participation, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy and community-led development. Thousands of people across 4,291 Gram Panchayats took part in programmes held at Panchayat, Block and District levels across the Union Territory. Observed annually on April 24, the day commemorates the enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This year marks 33 years of the landmark reform. The theme, “Sashakt Panchayat, Sarvangeen Vikas” (Empowered Panchaya...

Debate Competition on “Say No to Drugs” Successfully Organized at IUST
Awantipora, April 24 (Scoop News)- A debate competition on the theme “Druggie or Drugs: Whom to Blame?” was today organized at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) under the banner “Say No to Drugs,” as part of the Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan. The programme was organized by the Office of the Dean of Students in collaboration with the Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis (CGG&PA) and the Office of the Provosts The event witnessed active participation from students across various departments, who articulated diverse perspectives on the pressing issue of drug abuse and its far-reaching societal impact. The competition aimed to raise awareness and encourage...

Crackdown on Illegal Mining: 02 FIRs Registered, 21 Vehicles Seized During the Week
Srinagar, April 22 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, Police in Budgam have intensified enforcement actions across the district during the current week. As part of this drive, a total of 02 FIRs have been registered at Police Stations Charar-i-Sharief and Chadoora. Moreover, 21 vehicles involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals have been seized. The seized vehicles include 14 tippers, 06 tractors, and 01 JCB, which were impounded from various areas of the district, including Humhama, Charar-i-Sharief, Pakherpora, Waterhail, Beerwah, and Gariend Kalan Soibugh. In addition to legal action, fines amounting to thousands of rupees hav...

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