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| LG Unveils Statue of Acharya Abhinavagupt, Launches Two Books and Artists' Welfare Scheme | | 
Jammu, September 19 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha addressed a gathering in Jammu today, marking the unveiling of the statue of Acharya Abhinavagupt, the launch of the new logo of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, the release of two books, and the inauguration of a welfare scheme for artists and writers. The Lieutenant Governor described the occasion as the beginning of a cultural renaissance reawakening the soul of the Union Territory.
The Lieutenant Governor noted that the welfare scheme for artists and writers, conceived in 2021–22 and formalised... |
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| | LG Lays the Foundation Stone of Mata Lalleshwari Cultural Cum Heritage Centre at Jammu | | 
Jammu, September 19 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone of the Mata Lalleshwari Cultural Cum Heritage Centre at Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan, Thalwal, Jammu. The project, sanctioned under the Capex budget with an allocation of Rs. 4.5 crore, is envisioned as a landmark initiative to preserve and promote the timeless legacy of Yogini Lalleshwari.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted that Jammu Kashmir has, since ancient times, been a cradle of sages, saints and seekers of truth. The Centre, dedicated to Mata Lalleshw... |
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| | Panun Kashmir submits memorandum to PM | | seeks recognition of genocide, Genocide Law and establishment of Panun Kashmir | 
Jammu, September 18 (Scoop News)-Panun Kashmir has submitted a detailed memorandum-cum-reminder to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reiterating that the unresolved question of the displaced Kashmiri Pandit community requires a political, constitutional and legal response.
The memorandum was submitted to the Prime Minister through Panun Kashmir General Secretary Kuldeep Raina, on behalf of the organisation, It follows the memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office after Panun Kashmir’s protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on July 20, 2026.
The latest memorandum places three issue... |
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| | Speaker chairs All Party cum BAC meeting ahead of Autumn Session | | 
Srinagar, September 17 (Scoop News)-Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather, today chaired a meeting of the All Party cum Business Advisory Committee (BAC) ahead of the Autumn Session of the Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence on September 21, 2026, with a focus on ensuring smooth, orderly and people-oriented functioning of the House.
The meeting was attended by Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mubarik Gul, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, Nizamuddin Bhat, Sajad Gani Lone, Mir Mohammad Fayaz and Choudhary Mohammad Akram.
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Ladakh News |
| National Sports Day/Youth Engagement Month Volleyball Tournament Concludes at Drass | | District Kargil emerges winner in male and female categories | |
Drass, September 19 (Scoop News)- The National Sports Day 2026 – The National Sports Day/Youth Engagement Month Volleyball Tournament concluded today at Drass with a closing ceremony, marking the successful culmination of activities aimed at promoting sportsmanship, youth engagement, healthy lifestyles and a drug-free society.
Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho attended the closing ceremony along with Zonal Physical Education Officer and Officials of Youth Services & Sports Department; Zonal Education Officer, Child Development Project Officer, Shubham Nautiyal, Senior Programme Officer (Sports), HCL Foundation and his colleague, Muzammil Lone of Save the Children Fund and repr... |
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| | Two-Day Seabuckthorn Conclave-cum-Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet Concludes in Leh | | |
Leh, September 19 (Scoop News)-The two-day Seabuckthorn Conclave-cum-Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet 2026, organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, UT Ladakh, concluded today at Hotel Zen, Leh, bringing together experts, researchers, government representatives, farmers, producers, entrepreneurs, scientists and delegates from Mongolia to deliberate on product development, value addition, certification, packaging, marketing and export opportunities for Ladakh’s seabuckthorn sector.
Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, attended the valedictory session as the Chief Guest, while Himanshu Gupta, Administrative Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, was the Guest of H... |
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| | Introductory Meeting of Newly Appointed Accounts Assistants Held in Leh | | 
Leh, September 17 (Scoop News)- The Finance Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, today organized an introductory meeting of the newly appointed Accounts Assistants, Inspector and Junior Assistant with Sh. Tsewang Tharchin, IA&AS, Commissioner/Secretary, Finance Department, UT of Ladakh, at the Conference Hall, Council Secretariat, Leh.
The meeting was also attended by Ms. Stanzin Donsal, Director Finance; Sh. Jigmet Namgyal, Assistant Commissioner, Excise and Taxation Department / Joint Director, Finance Department; Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, CAO; Ms. Gazaila Shabnam, PAO Leh; Sh. Tsewang Dorji, ... |
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| | LG Leads UT-wide Drug Awareness Padyatra Under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan | | Reaffirms Commitment Towards a Drug-Free Ladakh | 
Leh, September 17 (Scoop News)- As part of the extensive UT-wide Drug Awareness Campaign, Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today led the UT-wide Drug Awareness Padyatra under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, reaffirming the Administration's commitment to building a Drug-Free Ladakh.
The campaign was also joined by Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra; Divisional Commissioner, Ladakh, Shri Surbir Singh; Administrative Secretaries; Deputy Commissioner, Leh; and Senior Officers and Officials from Administration of UT Ladakh.
The Padyatra commence... |
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| | LPCC Celebrates World Ozone Day-2026 at Government Middle School, Gompa, Leh | | | Leh,September 17 (Scoop News)- The Ladakh Pollution Control Committee (LPCC) celebrated World Ozone Day, 2026 at Government Middle School, Gompa, Leh, with the objective of spreading awareness among students about the importance of protecting the ozone layer and promoting environmental conservation. The programme was organized by the officers and staff of LPCC in coordination with the school authorities, in line with this year’s theme, “Global Action for a Cooler Planet.”
As a part of the awareness programme, a quiz competition and a speech competition were conducted for the students, providing them an opportunity to learn about the significance of the ozone layer, the importance of envir... |
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| | Stakeholder Workshop on Human–Brown Bear Conflict Held in Zanskar. | | |
Zanskar, Ladakh,September 17 (Scoop News)- In what is being seen as the first initiative of its kind since the formation of the new Zanskar district, WWF-India, in coordination with the Wildlife, Sheep Husbandry, Forest and Animal Husbandry Departments, organised a multi-stakeholder workshop titled "Understanding Human–Brown Bear Interactions and Sympatric Wildlife in Zanskar."
The session brought together Lambardars from several villages, the District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Zanskar, the Principal of Government Degree College (GDC), Zanskar, departmental officials and representatives of WWF-India. Deliberations centred on human–brown bear conflict, losses of livestock and possible ... |
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| | Ladakh Showcases Its Vision as a 365-Day High-Altitude Tourism Destination | | at BRIDGES for Conscious Travel 2026, New Delhi | |
New Delhi, September 17 (Scoop News)- The Department of Tourism, Union Territory of Ladakh successfully participated in BRIDGES for Conscious Travel 2026, held from 16-18 September 2026 at The Imperial, New Delhi, one of the subcontinent's foremost platforms dedicated to responsible, sustainable and experience-led tourism. The ninth edition of BRIDGES brought together leading hoteliers, tour operators, destination management companies, travel designers, conservationists, policymakers, media professionals and tourism stakeholders committed to advancing conscious travel and community-centric tourism. The event focused on promoting tourism as a force for positive social, cultural and environ... |
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| | Padyatra Held in Drass Under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan | | Rally spreads message of a healthy, drug-free society | |
Drass,September 17 (Scoop News)-In line with the schedule of the UT Administration of Ladakh, a Padyatra was held today in Drass under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan from Khandiyal Lungma to Tourist Dak Bungalow with enthusiastic participation from students, teachers and Government employees. The rally was aimed at strengthening public awareness against drug abuse and encourage young people to embrace a healthy, disciplined and drug-free lifestyle.
The event saw participation of Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho, Superintendent of Police Ishtyaq Kacho, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Asif Hussain, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Vishal Atri, Tehsildar (HQ) Abdul Aziz, Executive Engineer, PHE D... |
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Debate |
| US’s Russia Sanctions Threatens India Unduly | | |
Asad Mirza
India’s warning over Washington’s Russia sanctions law is more than a tariff dispute. It is a defence of strategic autonomy, energy security, and the right to conduct foreign policy without extraterritorial coercion. China’s guarded response shows a larger contest: who sets Asia’s economic choices as war, trade, and oil converge.
The United States has moved closer to turning its Russia policy into a broad instrument of economic coercion. The US House of Representatives has approved the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026”, legislation that gives President Donald Trump powers to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oi... |
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| | Karm Kanda as the mechanism through which collective memory sustains Panun Kashmir | | 
By Kuldeep Raina
FROM BALIDAN TO SANKALP:
Spirituality, Karm Kanda and the Sustenance of Panun Kashmir
Exile as Tapasya
Memory as Sanskar
Sankalp as Dharma
A political movement may be born from circumstances, but it survives only when its purpose becomes part of the collective consciousness of its people.
This is the deeper significance of Panun Kashmir. The movement emerged from the rupture of 1990, but its continuity cannot depend solely upon those who witnessed the Exodus. A struggle that extends across generations requires more than political resolutions and o... |
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| | Setting the Agenda: India’s Leadership at the 18th BRICS Summit | | 
Asad Mirza
As Xi and Putin land in Delhi for BRICS 2026, India juggles a China thaw, a Russia bear-hug, an Egypt embrace, a Congress civil war over “tangible benefits”, and a Middle East on fire - all under one roof at Bharat Mandapam.
New Delhi is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at a combustible moment - Xi Jinping’s first India visit in seven years, Putin’s fresh arrival, a Congress spat over BRICS’s worth, and an unresolved Iran war threatening the joint declaration PM Modi desperately wants.
After chairing the grouping three times before, India is hosting its fourth BRICS pre... |
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| | IFFJK 2026: Kashmir Writes a New Story of Peace, Cinema and Hope | | 
By Farooq Ganderbali
The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 is a proud and historic moment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Beginning in Srinagar, the festival brings together filmmakers, cinematographers, producers, curators and cinema professionals from India and abroad, giving Kashmir an important platform on the global cultural map.
For Kashmir, this is not merely a celebration of cinema. It is also a celebration of peace, normalcy, tourism, culture, unity and the aspirations of its young people.
For decades, Pakistan-sponsored te... |
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| | Bending Without Breaking: The Myth of Gen Z 'Regime Change’ | | Straight Talk | |
K B Jandial
At times, an authoritarian family head bends to resolve discord and protect unity and harmony. While the family views this compromise as wise, neighbours might see it as a weakening of parental authority and the beginning of family division. Regardless of perceptions, the immediate crisis is averted. A nation is no different—a larger family where state authority occasionally bends before friction escalates out of hand. This is what has happened in India recently.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi yielded to the little-known Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Led by one, Abhijeet Dipke, a former AAP communication strategist, the Gen Z movement emerged from nowhere. Despite its ... |
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| | SCO Summit: PM Modi's Central Asian Chessboard | | |
Asad Mirza
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bishkek for the 26th SCO summit carrying momentum from Tashkent today, where India and Uzbekistan sealed a uranium deal and a strategic upgrade. Between countering terrorism, courting Central Asia's resources and outflanking China, the summit will test how far India's Eurasian ambitions can travel.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001, evolving out of the "Shanghai Five" security dialogue among China, Russia and three Central Asian states formed after the Soviet collapse. The SCO gives India a rare platform to engage Russia and China simultaneously while pressing its own agenda on terrorism, connecti... |
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| | Managed Pluralism: Tokayev’s Constitutional Gamble in Kazakhstan | | |
Asad Mirza
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s ongoing political reset in Kazakhstan, represents a calculated effort, to restructure state power under the narrative of progressive constitutional reform.
Following sweeping amendments to the country's constitutional framework, the establishment of a new unicameral legislature - the Kurultai - marks a defining moment in Central Asian politics. While framed by the administration as a modernisation step to streamline governance and enhance representation, the restructuring reinforces the central authority of the presidency.
At the heart of this strategy is the concept of "managed pluralism." By dismantling former power netw... |
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| | Women Empowerment: When Women Rise, Society Rises | | 
By Afreen Jan
There is a simple truth that we often forget: a society cannot move forward if half of its population is held back. Women are not merely members of families; they are students, teachers, doctors, farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, administrators, scientists, leaders, caregivers, and countless other things. They contribute to society in ways that are sometimes visible and sometimes unnoticed. Yet, despite their contributions, many women still have to fight for opportunities and respect that should naturally belong to every human being.That is why women empowerment is ... |
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| Jammu News |
| Ashok Koul chairs Dachhan Mandal meeting in Kishtwar | | reviews organisational functioning and public outreach | |
Kishtwar,September 19 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul chaired a meeting of the Dachhan Mandal in Kishtwar to review the functioning of the party organisation at the grassroots level and strengthen public outreach across the area.
The meeting was attended by Kishtwar Prabhari Gajay Singh, District President Ravi Kumar Parihar, MLA Kishtwar Shagun Parihar, and other senior party leaders and workers. Detailed discussions were held on organisational activities, participation of party workers, strengthening coordination at the Mandal level, and making the party’s outreach to the people more effective.
Ashok Koul, while, addressing the meetin... |
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| | J&K's first Street Food Vendor Training Programme held at Jammu | | |
Jammu, September 19 (Scoop News)- In a first for Jammu & Kashmir, street food vendors from Jammu and adjoining districts were today trained and certified at a one-day Street Food Vendor Training Programme.
The programme was organised at PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar by the Northern Regional Office of FSSAI in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration, J&K under FoSTaC and Eat Right India campaign.
It was announced that eight such sessions will be held in every district of the Union Territory.
Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma- the Chief Guest- presented FoSTaC training certificates to the participants. He also administered an oath to them to up... |
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| | Omar led Government committed to empower Youth in J&K. : Tejinder Pal Singh Aman | | |
Jammu, September 19 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Youth National Conference, Sardar Tejinder Pal Singh Aman, addressing a meeting at Rajouri (Dak Bungalow), organised by Waqar Lone Zonal President Pir Panjal Zone YNC, Sardar Tejinder Pal Singh Aman urged the youth workers to further strengthen the party at the grassroots level. He called upon the party cadre to remain connected with the people and highlight their issues at every level.
Sardar Tejinder Pal Singh Aman said that the Omar Abdullah-led Government has launched various self-employment initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for unemployed youth. He also referred to the refer... |
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| | Rahul Sahai Addresses ICC Global Business Summit Edition | | Highlights Connectivity as Key to India’s Global Competitiveness | 
New Delhi, September 19 (Scoop News)- Rahul Sahai, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Jammu Chapter, addressed the ICC Global Business Summit – Edition 2, held at Taj Palace, New Delhi, during the session on “Transportation & Mobility for National Competitiveness – Next Gen Mobility: Connecting India to Global Markets.”
The session brought together senior representatives from government, railways, logistics, infrastructure and international organisations. Dr. Manoj Singh, Member (Operations & Business Development), Railway Board, and Mr. Ateesh Kumar Singh, IRTS, Additional Se... |
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| | Strengthen organisation from Mandal to Booth level, maintain constant public connect: Ashok Koul | | |
Kishtwar,Jammu, September 19 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP State General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired an organizational meeting of Dhadpeth Mandal in Kishtwar, focusing on strengthening the party organization at the grassroots level, reviewing ongoing activities and chalking out preparations for upcoming organizational programmes.
Kishtwar Prabhari Gajay Singh, District President Ravi Kumar Parihar, Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar and other senior leaders and office-bearers were also present during the meeting.
Ashok Koul, while addressing the meeting, stressed the need for every organizational unit to remain active, disciplined and closely connected with the people. He said that ... |
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| | Transparent and Time-Bound Investigation Demanded into Deepak Sharma’s Tragic Death: Rajni Sethi | | |
Jammu, September 19 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party Spokesperson, Rajni Sethi, expressed deep sorrow and anguish over the tragic death of Deepak Sharma in
Resham Ghar/Krishna Nagar area of Jammu” and urged the police authorities to conduct a fair, impartial, transparent and time-bound investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
She said that the untimely death of a person who was a father of two children is deeply painful and heart-wrenching. The tragedy has left the entire family devastated, particularly as his father is already suffering from paralysis. Deepak Sharma is survived by his mother, wife and two children, making the circumstances even more distressin... |
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| | BJP committed to strengthening industrial growth in J&K: Dr Nirmal Singh | | Dr. Nirmal Singh, Ved Sharma address BJP Industry Cell Meeting | |
Jammu,September 17 (Scoop News)-Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh, said that the BJP is committed to strengthening industrial growth, expanding business opportunities and creating a more supportive ecosystem for contractors and industrialists in Jammu and Kashmir in a meeting organised by BJP Industry Cell Convenor Deepak Gupta at Jammu, in the presence of BJP All Cells Incharge Ved Sharma.
Dr Nirmal Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat is centred on strengthening the economy, expanding infrastructure, encouraging entrepreneurship and creating new opportunities for employment and investment. He s... |
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| | Ashok Koul reviews organizational preparedness in Drabshalla, Kuntwara in Kishtwar | | |
Kishtwar,September 17 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP State General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired an important organizational meeting of Drabshalla and Kuntwara Mandals in Kishtwar district and reviewed the roadmap, preparations and arrangements for the upcoming organizational programmes. The meeting focused on strengthening the organizational structure at the grassroots level and ensuring effective coordination among party workers for the successful implementation of the programmes.
District President Ravi Kumar Parihar, Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar, Former DDC Ashok Kumar, and others were present in the meeting.
Ashok Koul, in his address, stressed the need for every organizat... |
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Kashmir News |
| No permission sought or issued for proposed Gurez event: AD tourism gulmarg | | |
Srinagar, September 19 (Scoop News)- Assistant Director Tourism Gulmarg today clarified regarding social media post circulated through the twitter handle " Tantra in silence at gurez" that his office has neither granted any permission nor issued any authorization for conducting the said event, through an official communication.
It further stated that, "this office has no information or official communication regarding the proposed event referred to in the said social media post. No application seeking permission for the event has been received or processed by this office,” reads the clarification.
It further clarified that the said proposed event has not been authorized/approved b... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo inaugurates girls sports competition at Kulgam | | new road projects at Aharbal, Manzgam areas | | Kulgam, September 19 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Kulgam district and participated in a series of programmes besides inaugural and foundation laying events aimed at strengthening the sports, healthcare and road connectivity infrastructure.
Earlier in the day, the Minister inaugurated U/19 girls Base Ball inter-district tournament at L/NK Shri Nazir Ahmad Wani, Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Kulgam. The tournament was being hosted by the Youth Services and Sports Department, Kulgam with participation from all districts of the Kashmir Division.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister appreciated ... |
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| | SKUAST-K KVK Srinagar launches ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ Initiative | | |
Srinagar, September 19 (Scoop News)- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Srinagar of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) launched the ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ initiative and kick-started a five-day training programme on natural farming for field functionaries under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF).
The initiative was launched at KVK Srinagar, led by Prof Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K, in the presence of G.N. Var, Chief Patron, PSAJK; Dr S.A. Simnani, Head, KVK Srinagar, scientists and other officials. Farmers, FPO representatives, Krishi Sakhis, FMTs and FWs also participated.
The five-day training is being condu... |
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| | Div Com Kashmir chairs High-Level Meeting on Traffic Management System | | | s
Srinagar, September 19 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today chaired a high-level meeting of the Multidisciplinary Committee / Regional Transport Authority (RTA) to review the progress of various projects and interventions aimed at easing traffic congestion in Srinagar city.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, SSP Traffic, RTO Kashmir, Chief Engineer KPDCL and Executive Engineers of R&B, besides other concerned officers.
During the meeting, a detailed review was undertaken regarding the progress of key road infrastructure projects including Development of Natipora to Chanapora road, Deve... |
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| | J&K Police Arrests 7 Drug Peddlers, Contraband Substances Recovered | | |
Srinagar, September 19 (Scoop News)- Continuing its war against the drug menace, police in Anantnag have arrested seven drug peddlers in separate actions and recovered substantial quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
A police party from Police Station Srigufwara apprehended three drug peddlers at Hatigam Crossing while they were travelling on a Scooty bearing registration number JK13K-5967. The accused were identified as Jahangir Ayoub son of M. Ayoub Fashoo resident of Zirpara Bijbehara, Amanul Azam son of Ab. Waheed Dar resident of Dogripora, Awantipora and Sahib Amin son of M. Amin Dar resident of Dogripora, Awantipora. During search, 1.378 Kgs of Ganja and 12 gram... |
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| | J&K Police Books Notorious Drug Peddler Under PIT-NDPS Act In Anantnag | | |
Srinagar, September 19 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown on the drug menace, police in Anantnag has booked a notorious drug peddler, Mushtaq Ahmad Wani son of Gh Nabi Wani resident of Panzgam Kokernag, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act.
The accused has been identified as a repeated drug offender involved in activities related to the illicit trafficking of narcotic substances. In view of his continued involvement in drug-related activities and to prevent further illicit trafficking, the competent authority ordered his detention under the PIT-NDPS Act.
Following the detention order, Mushtaq Ahmad Wani has bee... |
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| | J&K Police Books Notorious Drug Peddler Under PIT-NDPS Act In Anantnag | | |
Srinagar, September 19 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown on the drug menace, police in Anantnag has booked a notorious drug peddler, Mushtaq Ahmad Wani son of Gh Nabi Wani resident of Panzgam Kokernag, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act.
The accused has been identified as a repeated drug offender involved in activities related to the illicit trafficking of narcotic substances. In view of his continued involvement in drug-related activities and to prevent further illicit trafficking, the competent authority ordered his detention under the PIT-NDPS Act.
Following the detention order, Mushtaq Ahmad Wani has bee... |
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| | WMDA conducts sanitation drive around Manasbal Lake | |  Manasbal, September 19 (Scoop News)-The Wullar Manasbal Development Authority (WMDA), in collaboration with a local school, Delight Public School, Kulpora, Manasbal today held a series of awareness camps and sanitation drive in the catchment areas of Manasbal lake to raise awareness among people and stakeholders about conserving the famous water body and ill effects of pollution.
During the rally, participants, comprising students, volunteers and officials of WMDA highlighted the need for maintaining ecological balance and maintaining sanitation around the lake.
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Other Stories |
| Iltija Mufti Leads Protest Over Reservation Policy | | Demands Release of Sub-Committee Report | |
Srinagar, September 19 (Scoop News)-PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Friday led a protest in Srinagar over the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, with hundreds of students and youth workers joining the demonstration.
The protesters raised concerns over the shrinking share of opportunities available to Open Merit aspirants and demanded transparency in the process of reviewing the existing reservation framework.
Iltija Mufti demanded that the report of the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to examine and rationalise the reservation policy be made public without further delay.
She said students and job aspirants have a legitimate right to know what recommendations have been made o... |
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| | Sunil Sharma holds extensive public outreach in Srinagar | | hears people’s concerns | |
Srinagar, September 19 (Scoop News)-As part of the BJP’s ongoing mass public outreach programme across Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma held detailed interactions with several delegations representing trade unions, businesses, traders, transporters, civil society, intellectuals, professionals, medical associations, students and other sections of society in Srinagar.
J&K BJP Secretary Arif Raja, Co-Convenor All Cells Bilal Parray, Senior Leader Dr. Ali Mohd. Mir, District Presidents Adv. Sheikh Salman and Gh. Hasan were also present on the occasion.
During the interactions, the delegations apprised Sunil Sharma of various issues ... |
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| | DUJ condemn attacks on women Journos | | |
New Delhi,September 19 (Scoop News)-Pooja Mathur set the tone at the meeting held by the Press Club of India, the Delhi Union of Journalists and the Network of Women in Media to protest attacks on women journalists.
Mathur spoke boldly of how she has been targetted by the UP government for her coverage of the bulldozing of a Saharanpur masjid on Sept. 6. Mathur said she was the first to report the demolition on her YouTube channel Red Chili Live. She interviewed the Imam of the mosque and took a video of the rubble. After that she received messages demanding that she delete the videos, followed by threats when she refused. An FIR has been filed against her.
Mathur said c... |
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| | Reporter Attacked at DU Campus | | | New Delhi, September 17 (Scoop News)-The DUJ is alarmed at the growing organised violence at campuses in the city, most recently exhibited in factional fights between students wings of political parties. Journalists covering campus events, rallies and protests are also in the line of fire.
On Sept 16, 2026, a young woman reporter Kavita Bishnoi was threatened by an angry mob of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) supporters in the Delhi University campus. It was election eve and several reporters were covering the students' union elections.
Ms Bishnoi has courageously put out a video recounting how a goon came right up to her, yanked at her stole and accused her of b... |
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| | Sunil Sharma holds outreach camp in Baramulla | | assures to raise people’s issues in Assembly | 
Baramulla, September 16 (Scoop News)-Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma interacted with residents and representatives of different sections of society from three districts namely Baramullah, Kupwara, and Bandipora in Dak Bungalow, Baramulla as part of the BJP legislative group’s pre-session public outreach programme.
J&K BJP General Secretary Anwar Khan, All Cells Co-Incharge & Prabhari Baramulla Bilal Parre and other senior leaders of the party also accompanied the Leader of Opposition on the occasion.
Sharma said t... |
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| | Police Continues Sporting Events Under CAP 2026-27 in Sopore | | Kho-Kho Tournament Inaugurated at Rafiabad | |
Srinagar, September 16 (Scoop News)- Continuing its series of sports and youth engagement activities under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2026-27, Police in Sopore inaugurated a Kho-Kho Tournament at Gund Kareem Khan, Watergam, Rafiabad.
A total of 08 teams from across the area are participating in the tournament, providing young players a platform to showcase their talent and compete in a positive sporting environment with enthusiasm and true sporting spirit.
The tournament is part of the ongoing series of sporting events being organised by Sopore Police under CAP 2026-27, following the Handball, Volleyball, Cricket and other Kho-Kho events organised at different locations across... |
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| | J&K ACB Registers FIR Against Former Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Jammu | | and Four Private Beneficiaries | |
Jammu, September 16 (Scoop News)-The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), J&K, has registered FIR No. 12/2026 at Police Station ACB Central, Jammu, against Nisar Ahmad Shad, the then Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Jammu, and four private beneficiaries.
The FIR has been registered on the outcome of Preliminary Enquiry No. PE-JSK-17/2019, which prima facie disclosed that the accused public servant, during the period from 23.05.2018 to 11.07.2018, while functioning as Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Jammu, allegedly abused his official position by granting nine permissions for alienation/transfer of Gair Mumkin Khad land situated at Chowadi and Deeli, Jammu.
The permissions were allege... |
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| | IUST organises Orientation-cum-Induction Program for apprentices | | 
Awantipora, September 16 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organised an Orientation-cum-Induction Programme for apprentices on Wednesday at the Mehjoor Auditorium, Campus I. Organised by the Office of the Dean Outreach, the programme aimed to familiarise the apprentices with the institutional environment, their roles and responsibilities, and the professional and ethical values expected of them during their apprenticeship.
The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Shamim Ahmad Shah, Registrar, IUST. Addressing the apprentices, Prof. Shah described apprentice... |
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