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| Preserving Wular Lake, govt’s top priority: Javed Rana | | 
Srinagar, January 08 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Wednesday reaffirmed that preservation and conservation of Wular Lake remains a top priority of the Omar Abdullah led government.
Chairing a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the Minister directed the officers to frame and implement comprehensive measures to address the challenges confronting the lake while ensuring sustainable and judicious use of its resources.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Forests, Ecology and Environment, S... |
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| | J&K Police inaugurated Girls’ volleyball tournament in Pulwama | | |
Srinagar, January 08 (Scoop News)- In a significant initiative to promote sports and empower young girls, J&K Police inaugurated a Girls’ Volleyball Tournament at the Sports Stadium, Newa, under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025–26.
The tournament witnessing enthusiastic participation from six teams representing different parts of Pulwama district, reflecting growing interest among girls in competitive sports. The opening match between GDC Rajpora and Elite Spikers Volleyball Club set an energetic and competitive tone for the tournament, drawing appreciation from spectators present at the venue.
The inaugural event was attended by DySP Hqrs Pulwama, DySP DAR, DySP PC Kakapora, ... |
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| | DC Srinagar inaugurates Public Toilet complex at DC Office | | |
Srinagar,January 08 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed Public Toilet complex at the DC Office premises.
The facility has been developed by the District Administration Srinagar to enhance public sanitation and improve civic amenities within the Amar Niwas complex with a focus on cleanliness, hygiene and public welfare.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said the public convenience facility has been constructed by R&B department under District Capex budget. He said the facility includes separate washrooms for males and females and will cater to both office employees and visiting citizens ensuring... |
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| | J&K Police solves two fatal hit-and-run cases in Sopore | | |
Srinagar, January 08 (Scoop News)- J&K Police have successfully solved two separate fatal hit-and-run cases registered at Police Station Tarzoo and Police Station Sopore through thorough and systematic investigation, leading to the identification and arrest of the accused persons involved.
In the first case registered at Police Station Tarzoo under relevant sections of the law, information was received regarding a hit-and-run incident at Seer Crossing, where an unknown vehicle struck a scooty rider, namely Nazir Ahmad, resulting in critical injuries. The injured was shifted to SKIMS Srinagar for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries. During the course of investigation, ... |
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| | T-10 Knockout cricket tournament for specially-abled persons concluded in Shopian | | |
Srinagar,January 08 (Scoop News)- Under the aegis of the Civic Action Programme (CAP), J&K Police in Shopian organised a T-10 Knockout Cricket Tournament for Specially-Abled Persons at Batapora Stadium Shopian. The tournament, which commenced on December 27, 2025, concluded today with an impressive and colourful closing ceremony.
The tournament witnessed participation of four teams, namely Shopian Tigers, South Kashmir Anantnag, Star Cricketers Shopian and Kulgam Cricket Club, reflecting the spirit of inclusivity and sportsmanship among specially-abled players across the region.
The tournament was inaugurated by SSP Shopian Sh. Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary-JKPS, who lauded the spirit, de... |
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| | BJP J&K Media Department Holds Review Meeting on Strategy to Combat Misinformation | | |
Srinagar, January 08 (Scoop News)- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K Media Department today held an important review meeting at the Party Headquarters in Srinagar, with active participation from media representatives of various districts and morchas across the Union Territory.
The meeting was chaired by Adv. Sajid Yousuf Shah, State Co-Media Incharge, Jammu & Kashmir, along with Zaman Noor, Co-Convenor, BJP J&K Media Department. Key attendees included Irfan Sofi, Co-Convenor, J&K Media Relations Department, and State Media Co-Incharges Harbinder Singh (Minority Morcha), Rather Mehraj (Kissan Morcha), Mubeena Akhtar (Mahila Morcha), and Junaid Khatana (ST Morcha).
District Media... |
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| | Rana reviews functioning of Territorial Forest Department in Kashmir Division | | |
Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)- Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a review meeting of senior officers to assess the overall functioning and performance of the Territorial Forest Department in the Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by Irfan Rasool Wani, Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir; Irfan Shah, Conservator of Forests, North Circle; Dr. Nadeem, Conservator of Forests, South Circle along with other senior officers of the department.
The Minister had a comprehensive review of key operational, developmental and service delivery aspects of the department.
Detailed discussions were held on the availability and distribution of... |
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| | J&K Police arrests 03 drug peddlers in Baramulla, Pulwama | | Contraband substances recovered | |
Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)- Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Baramulla & Pulwama and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party of Police Station Chandoosa at a checkpoint established at Faqir-Bagh intercepted and apprehended 02 suspicious persons. They have been identified as Nisar Ahmad Malla son of Ghulam Mohammad Malla and Mohammad Ashraf Malla son of Ghulam Qadir Malla resident of Doudbugh Chandoosa. Upon personal search, 467 grams of charas powder-like substance along with one mobile phone was recovered from the possession of Nisar Ahmad Malla. Additionally, 33 gram... |
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| | Mufti Mohd Sayeed had no match in Jammu & Kashmir politics:Mehbooba | | 
Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)- People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday remembered her father, former Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, on his 10th death anniversary, describing him as a leader with no parallel in Jammu and Kashmir and asserting that the region’s present difficulties stem from the failure to follow his vision.
Addressing party workers, Mehbooba Mufti said Mufti Sayeed believed in direct engagement with people and never pursued power for its own sake. “He went to every village. He never chased the chair, he chased the people. That is why he... |
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| | Withdrawal of SMVDIME (Medical College) Permission a Failure of BJP and LG Administration:Rattan Lal | | |
Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)-A meeting of the Core Group of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti was held today to deliberate on the developments of the past 45 days and the recent decision taken by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Following the meeting, a grand press conference was organized under the leadership of the Samiti’s Convener, Colonel Sukhvir Singh Mankotia, where the committee outlined its future strategy and discussed the resounding success of the agitation.
Addressing the media, Convener Colonel Sukhvir Singh Mankotia began by expressing deep gratitude to both print and electronic media. He stated that the media acted as a vital bridge in taking this 45-day... |
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| | Govt has failed to understand J&K’s realities: Hakeem Yaseen | | Says vested interests disrupt peace, calls for merit- and Constitution-based governance | |
Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)- President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Wednesday expressed serious concern over what he termed as the continued failure of the Government of India to fully understand Jammu and Kashmir in its totality, including both its internal sensitivities and external dimensions.
In a statement issued here, Hakeem said it was deeply unfortunate that despite decades of engagement, policy interventions and political developments, Jammu and Kashmir continues to be approached without a comprehensive and empathetic understanding of its unique socio-political and cultural realities.
He said that such an appr... |
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