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| Satish Sharma pays obeisance at Dev Sathan Balli | | announces ₹30 lakh for development of Block Kharah Balli | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today paid obeisance at the revered Dev Sathan Balli on the eve of the annual religious congregation and prayed for peace, harmony and prosperity of the people of the region.
Following the religious ceremony, the Minister addressed a huge public gathering at Kharah Balli, where he held detailed interaction with the local residents, religious leaders and representatives of various sections of society. He reiterated that the Omar Abdullah–led government is firmly committed towards ensuring inclusive, equitable and people-centric development, particularly in border and rural areas that have remained vulnerable and underserved for decades.
The Minister was accompanied by MLA Chanapora, Mushtaq Guru besides senior civil and police officers during the visit.
The Minister also conducted an on-the-spot inspection of the playfield at Balli, which is currently under construction.
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| LG unveiled the poster of “The Last Dose”, an awareness film on drug abuse | | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday unveiled the poster of “The Last Dose”, an awareness film on drug abuse produced by Khwaish Gupta Productions, at Lok Bhawan.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the entire team and conveyed his best wishes to them.
Ms. Khwaish Gupta, Founder of Khwaish Gupta Productions; Shri Shivdeep Gupta and Ms Priya Gupta, Producers of the film along with other team members were present at the unveiling ceremony.
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| | Mandeep Kaur leads sanitation drive in Jammu city under “Swachh Republic Day” campaign | | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- In a major push to enhance cleanliness and civic hygiene ahead of the Republic Day celebration, Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Mandeep Kaur, today conducted an extensive sanitation drive in Jammu city under the “Swachh Republic Day” campaign.
The initiative aims to ensure a clean, safe and healthy urban environment in the run-up to January 26.
Under this special campaign, comprehensive cleanliness drives are being carried out across all wards under the jurisdiction of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). The sanitation drive primarily focused on removal of legacy waste dumped in vacant plots, cleaning of Garbage V... |
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| | JKAACL Operationalizes Guru–Shishya Parampara Scheme | | reviving endangered art forms | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) has operationalised the prestigious Guru–Shishya Parampara Scheme from January 1, 2026, marking the commencement of structured training classes by three selected Gurus at their respective locations across the Union Territory.
The initiative aims to preserve, revitalize and pass on rare and endangered traditional art forms of Jammu and Kashmir through the time-honoured Guru–Shishya tradition.
The scheme seeks to identify eminent masters of traditional art forms and engage them in the systematic training of young disciples, ensuring the continuity and sustainability of the region’s ric... |
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| | JKEDI rolls out 5th & 6th MDP batches in 18 districts | | 504 participants including 479 women begin training under RAMP scheme | |
Jammu,/Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Saturday launched the fifth and sixth batches of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) across 18 districts of the Union Territory under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme. The programme is funded by the Union Ministry of MSME and implemented in Jammu and Kashmir by the Industries & Commerce Department.
The MDPs were inaugurated simultaneously in Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, Srinagar, Samba, Jammu, Pulwama, Ramban, Rajouri, Reasi, Doda, Poonch, Kulgam, Kupwara, Kathua, Kishtwar and Udhampur. A total of 504 entrepreneurs, including 479 ... |
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Ladakh News |
| Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra undertakes public outreach and reviews key development Works in Ladakh | | |
Leh, January 03 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, undertook his first official visit today to review developmental initiatives and strengthen public outreach across Likir, Alchi, and Leh, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to participatory governance, heritage conservation, and sustainable development.
The visit began with the Chief Secretary’s arrival at Likir Sub-Division, where he was accorded a warm welcome by the villagers. During a Public Darbar, the Nambardar highlighted Likir’s unique identity as a village renowned for its traditional pottery art and crafts. Residents raised several issues, including extension of... |
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| | ADC Kargil Chairs Review Meeting for Preparations of Republic Day Celebrations | | |
Kargil, January 02 (Scoop News)-The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho today chaired a meeting today attended by various District and Police officers to review and finalize preparations for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations. During the meeting, the ADC took a comprehensive review of the arrangements to be made and responsibilities to be assigned to different Departments to ensure smooth and successful conduct of the event.
Detailed discussions were held from all perspectives. The Public Works Department (PWD), Power Development, Police Department, Tourism Department, Youth Services & Sports Department, Motor Garages and various other Departments were assigned a ... |
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| | Chief Secretary Shri Ashish Kundra chairs review meeting of Education and Skill Development Departments | | 
Leh, January 02 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting of the School Education, Higher Education, Technical Education and Skill Development Departments to assess progress, challenges, and future roadmaps for strengthening the education and skill ecosystem in the UT.
During the meeting, Ms Bhanu Prabha, Secretary, School Education Department, made a detailed presentation outlining the overall status of Education in Ladakh.
The presentation covered the current status of schools, teachers and students, the total n... |
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| | Ashish Kundra, IAS, assumes charge as Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh | | 
Leh, January 01 (Scoop News)- Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, today formally assumed charge as the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Upon assuming office, Shri Kundra reaffirmed his commitment to effective governance, transparent administration, and inclusive development across the Union Territory. He emphasized the need to strengthen institutional mechanisms, enhance service delivery, and ensure the timely implementation of developmental programmes aimed at the welfare of all sections of society.
Highlighting the importance of teamwork, accountability, and responsiveness, t... |
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| | Acting CEC, Kacho Mohd Feroz Kicks Off Road Safety Month in Kargil | | |
Kargil, January 01 (Scoop News)- Acting Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz today kick-started the month-long Road Safety Month in Kargil with a rally and pledge ceremony from Lal Chowk Kargil to promote road safety awareness and reducing road accidents in the district.
The programme commenced with a road safety rally from Lal Chowk, Kargil to Conference Hall, Baroo, during which participants raised slogans highlighting the importance of road safety and culminated at Conference Hall, Baroo.
The event was attended by SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, Councillor Baroo - Minjee Constituency, District Pro... |
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| | Two-day district-level capacity building training programme on Own Source Revenue | | |
Kargil,January 01 (Scoop News)- A two-day district-level capacity building training programme on Own Source Revenue (OSR) was successfully conducted on 29th and 30th December 2025 at Hotel Zojila Residency, Kargil, under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA).
The programme was organized as per the directions of Shri Syed Sajjad Qadri (JKAS), Director Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Institutions, UT Ladakh. The training was conducted under the supervision of Er. Raziya Khatoon (JKAS), District Panchayat Officer, Kargil, who is the Nodal Officer for RGSA Capacity Building and Training.
The training focused on strengthening the financial autonomy of Panchayati Raj Instit... |
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| | Ceremonial Guard of Honour accorded to outgoing Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal | | 
Leh, December 31 (Scoop News)- A ceremonial Guard of Honour was accorded to the Chief Secretary, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, at the UT Secretariat, Leh, today on the occasion of his superannuation, in recognition of his distinguished and dedicated service to the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Senior officers and officials of the UT Administration were present on the occasion and paid tribute to Dr. Kotwal’s exemplary leadership and commitment to public service.
The Guard of Honour marked the Administration’s appreciation of his contributions towards strengthening governance and advancing administra... |
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| | ADC Chairs District TB Forum Meeting in Leh | | |
Leh, December 30 (Scoop News)-Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Sh. Ghulam Mohammad (JKAS) chaired a meeting of the District TB Forum under the National Tuberculosis Eradication Programme in the VC room today.
The meeting commenced with a detailed presentation by Yuseer Ahmet, District Programme Coordinator (NTEP). The presentation followed the District TB Forum meeting agenda and covered key aspects including an overview of tuberculosis, the role of the District TB Forum, the vision of TB-Free India, and the TB notification status of Leh district for 2025, wherein the district achieved 160 cases against a target of 35.
The presentation also highlighted district performance ind... |
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Debate |
| Indian Diplomacy in 2025 | | |
Asad Mirza
India’s foreign policy in 2025 continued to be anchored in the dual ethos of “Bharat First” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” balancing national interest with global cooperation. Strategic autonomy, non-alignment, and economic diplomacy remained central pillars of its international engagement.
India maintained a multi-aligned posture, strengthening ties across diverse blocs without committing to any single power during the past year. The strategic focus remained on managing relations with the US, China, and Russia, alongside neighbouring countries and major global alliances.
While early 2025 saw optimism with the launch of “Mission 500” to boost bilateral trade to $50... |
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| | Somaliland Recognised by Israel | | |
Asad Mirza
On Friday last (26 December) Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state, a breakthrough in its quest for international recognition since it declared independence from Somalia 34 years ago. However, the move has prompted a critical international and regional response.
The Guardian has reported that the Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, announced on Friday that Israel and Somaliland have signed an agreement establishing full diplomatic relations, which would include the opening of embassies and the appointment of ambassadors.
The recognition is a historic moment for Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia i... |
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| | TTP threatens PoK: India’s national security options | | |
K N Pandita and Fatima Baloch**
On 24 December 2025, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced its organisational structure across Pakistan. The new structure will encompass Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), including Gilgit-Baltistan. Under the new plan, Pakistani armed forces are likely to face ambushes while their military bases are likely to be attacked.
The upgraded structure envisages establishing an Air Force unit under the supervision of an experienced drone technocrat. He is reported to be planning to deploy sophisticated portable drones with high-rate target precision. The targets would be Pakistan’s key military bases, installations, military-run industries and other ... |
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| | Trump’s Plan To Reshape The World | | |
Asad Mirza
The last week witnessed both a loss and a win for the Indian diplomacy. The win was being include in the latest proposal by the American President Donald Trump to form a new regional grouping called C-5, and the loss was India being denied a seat at the Pax Silica.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly looking to present a new global alliance, the ‘C5’, or ‘Core Five’, as a forum for global powers. It would include the US, Russia, China, India and Japan. It would seek to side-line the current European-dominated G-7 and other traditional democratic and wealth-based organisations.
The move followed the release of the US’s new National Security Strategy (NSS), which... |
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| | India Extends Warm Welcome to Russian President Vladimir Putin | | |
By Farooq Ganderbali
India warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin on his arrival for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received him at the airport—an honour that reflects the deep strategic trust and time-tested friendship between the two nations. The visit, marked with dignity and respect, reaffirmed India’s spirit of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, symbolising harmony, coexistence and gracious hospitality. High-level discussions between the two leaders highlighted the unwavering strength of India–Russia relations, built on decades of cooperation in defence, energy, science, technology, global security and shared geopolitical pr... |
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| | Honouring those who braved the brunt of militancy | | |
K N Pandita
Externally sponsored and internally abetted armed insurgency in the Kashmir Valley and the adjoining regions of Jammu is running its 36th year. The security forces and their affiliates, in particular the J&K Police force, have performed a crucial role and made valuable sacrifices in securing the Kashmiri civilian population from the man-made scourge of terror.
The concept, planning and execution of armed insurgency, which employed high skills of involving the local majority population of Kashmir, overtly or covertly, into the plan of creating a multi-faceted wedge in Kashmir civil society, remains a rare negative achievement of the handlers of Kashmir militancy.
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| | SMVDS Medical College Faces Uproar | | |
K N Pandita
Chief Minister Omar Abdulla defends a bizarre and controversial event that happened recently at the SMVD Hospital at Kakriyal, Katra. The admission of MBBS students in the SMVD Medical College has become a subject of controversy.
The controversy erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after 42 out of 50 MBBS seats at the newly established Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) went to Muslim students in the first-ever admission cycle for the 2025–26 session. This development has sparked strong reactions from the BJP’s J&K unit and several right-wing groups, which are demanding the cancellation of the “merit-based list” released through the NEET cou... |
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| | Minority Status for SMVDIME To Address Hindu Sentiments | | Straight Talk | |
K B Jandial
The ongoing turmoil surrounding admission of the first batch of fifty MBBS students for the 2025-26 academic year at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) has exposed the systemic fault lines and sensitive issue of Hindu Muslim parity in J&K. What should have been a routine academic exercise has escalated into a full-blown crisis, fuelling unending public protests of different sections of civil society especially the Hindu organisations. It has caused public anxiety, student resentment, and institutional embarrassment. At the heart of the issue lies the stark imbalance in admissions—a problem that reflects deeper regional shortcomings.
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| Jammu News |
| BJP holds crucial organizational review meeting for Nowshera, Poonch and Rajouri | | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma CA, Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma, and BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul today addressed an important organizational meeting of party leaders from Nowshera, Poonch and Rajouri regions.
The meeting was attended by J&K BJP General Secretary Gopal Mahajan, MP Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana, District Rajouri Prabhari Munish Sharma, District Nowshera Prabhari Daljit Singh Chib, District President Dev Raj Sharma, District President Gurdeep Singh Khalsa, former MLC Adv. Vibodh Gupta, ST Morcha President Ch. Abdul Ghani, DDC Iqbal Malik, senior leader Adv. Murtaza Khan and ... |
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| | NC Committed to ensure equitable development and social justice to marginalized communities: Rattan Lal | | Omar led Government fully focused for upliftment of weaker sections of society. | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Provincial President, Rattan Lal Gupta, today interacted with party functionaries of ST, SC and OBC from Udhampur District at the party’s provincial headquarter, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu.
Gupta listened attentively to the concerns raised by these party functionaries and assured them that the NC is actively working on its manifesto, with a focus on ensuring equitable development and efficient administration, particularly for marginalized sections of society. "The National Conference has always prioritized the empowerment of underprivileged communities, and we are committed to implementing policies ... |
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| | Rana inaugurates community langar at Bahu Fort Jammu | | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated a Community Langar at the historic Bahu Fort, Jammu.
On the occasion, the Minister interacted with the visitors and the devotees visiting Bahu Fort and the adjoining revered Kali Mata Temple.
He extended greetings to the visitors and enquired about the facilities being provided to them, emphasizing the importance of ensuring comfort, cleanliness and accessibility for all devotees.
The Minister also undertook a detailed tour of the fort and temple premises along with yatris and concerned officials to assess the existing civic amenities a... |
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| | Udhampur delegation meets Jal Shakti Minister; seeks resolution of drinking water issues | | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- A delegation of public representatives from various villages of Udhampur district, including Makyani Chanoonta, Dhannu and Majalta, on Tuesday, met Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, and apprised him of drinking water issues affecting their respective areas.
The delegation was led by Abdul Ghani Teli, Chairman OBC Cell of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC).
During the meeting, the members raised concerns regarding irregular drinking water supply, the need for upgradation of existing infrastructure and replacement of old and damaged pipelines. They also stressed the importance of ... |
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| | MVD, Ayush Department organise free medical camp for drivers | | cleaners and transporters at Drabshalla | | Kishtwar, January 03 (Scoop News)- To promote the health and well-being of the transporter community and as part of the ongoing National Road Safety Month 2026, a free medical checkup camp was today held at BDO Office Drabshalla for drivers and cleaners including drivers engaged at the Ratle Hydro Electric Power Project.
The camp was organised by Motor Vehicle Department Kishtwar under the supervision of ARTO Tasleem Wani and in collaboration with the Health & Ayush Department with the support of Traffic Police and J&K Police Drabshalla.
About 150 drivers and cleaners availed free medical check-up and health screening conducted by trained medical staff. The beneficiaries were also pro... |
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| | Divisional Level Training on Digital Crop Survey Launched in Jammu | | |
Jammu, January 02 (Scoop News)-The Directorate of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, today organised a Divisional-Level Training and Capacity Building Programme for officers on Digital Crop Survey (DCS) at the Conference Hall, Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo, Jammu. The programme is being conducted by the Joint Director Agriculture (Extension), Jammu.
The training programme was presided over by Director Agriculture Jammu, Shri Anil Gupta, and was attended by Joint Director Agriculture (Extension) Jammu, Shri Sanjay Anand; SMS (RL), Shri Dharmesh Vaid; DAO (Extension), Samba, Shri Harvinder... |
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| | Sajad Lone chairs meeting of Committee on Government Assurances, discusses assurances of PDD | | 
Jammu, January 02 (Scoop News)- The Committee on government assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today convened a meeting at Assembly Complex, Jammu to review the assurances pertaining to the Power Development Department (PDD).
The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairman, MLA Sajad Gani Lone and attended by members including Choudhary Mohammad Akram, Iftikar Ahmad, Hilal Akber Lone, Mian Mehar Ali, Mohan Lal, Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj and Shagun Parihar.
The Committee reviewed the status of assurances given by the government on the Floor of the House pertaining to Power... |
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| | Forest Minister reviews issues raised by legislators, public delegations | | 
Jammu, January 02 (Scoop News)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today held a series of meetings with several legislators and public delegations to review and discuss issues related to departments under his charge.
The deliberations primarily focused on matters concerning the Public Health Engineering (PHE), Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) and Tribal Affairs.
During the interactions, a broad spectrum of issues of public importance were taken up in detail. These included the availability and augmentation of drinking water su... |
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| Commissioner SMC reviews Municipal Asset Mapping, Monetisation | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- Reinforcing the Srinagar Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) commitment to financial sustainability and efficient urban governance, the Commissioner, SMC, Faz Lul Haseeb, today conducted the inspections of municipal assets with a focused thrust on strengthening revenue generation as the backbone for delivering hassle-free civic services to the citizens of Srinagar.
The Commissioner carried out an extensive on-site inspection of municipal assets at Hazuri Bagh, accompanied by the Joint Commissioner, Suhail Ul Islam, Chief Revenue Officer, and other senior officers of the Corporation.
During the inspection, the Commissioner reviewed the status, condition... |
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| | J&K Police conducts training-cum-briefing session for Pairavi & legal staff in Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- J&K Police held a training-cum-briefing session at Conference Hall, District Police Lines (DPL) Baramulla. The session was chaired by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla and was attended by Addl. SP Baramulla, ASP Hqrs Baramulla, CPO DPHQ and 03 DySsP (P), 14 court pairavi officers, 22 police station/ police post pairavi-cum-verification staff, Legal Section staff, and Passport Verification Section staff.
The aim of the session was to improve coordination, ensure timely court follow-up, strengthen legal compliance, and make passport and service verification work more efficient.
Senior officers stressed the importance of professionalism,... |
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| | J&K ACB arrests clerk of TO Shalteng, Srinagar for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹2000 | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint wherein the complainant has alleged that after being detained under preventive action (vide Section 126/170 BNSS) by orders of the 1st Class Executive Magistrate of the Tehsil Office Central Shalteng Srinagar, a clerk namely Laiq Ahmad Nath deputed in the said office has demanded an illegal gratification of ₹2,000 for erasing the complainant’s detention record from the official registers.
The complainant who is unwilling to pay the bribe, approached the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Srinagar with a written complaint, requesting legal action against the accused public servant under r... |
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| | J&K records significant gains in maternal, child healthcare | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- From safer childbirths to healthier childhoods, Jammu & Kashmir is scripting a quiet healthcare success story, with sustained reforms translating into measurable improvements in maternal, infant and child health indicators across the Union Territory.
Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing tangible progress in maternal and child health, positioning J&K among the better-performing regions in the country. For instance, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in the Union Territory stands at 47 per 100,000 live births, substantially lower than the national average of 88. This achievement is attributed to improved institutional delivery care, wider availability of Emerg... |
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| | J&K Police act against unauthorized VPN use in Budgam; 24 identified, Two FIRs registered | | | Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- In continuation of efforts to enforce lawful orders and prevent misuse of digital platforms, J&K Police have acted against the use of unauthorized Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district Budgam.
Following prohibitory orders issued by the District Administration on 29 December 2025 banning unauthorized VPN usage, Police carried out systematic verification and monitoring in Budgam. During the period from (29 December 2025 to 2 January 2026), 24 individuals were identified for violating these orders.
Based on investigation and technical analysis, two (02) FIRs were registered against individuals with adverse terror-related background... |
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| | Hakeem Yaseen welcomes CM Omar Abdullah’s decision on no power tariff hike in J&K | | Calls for 50% concession during Ramdhan, winters, priority repair of damaged transformers | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- President People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Saturday welcomed the decision of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across the Union Territory during the current financial year.
The Chief Minister’s announcement has come as a major relief to consumers amid widespread apprehensions over a proposed additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during peak morning and evening hours.
Hakeem said the decision reflects a people-centric approach and addresses the genuine hardships faced by residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
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| | JKEDI launches 5th batch of MDPs under RAMP Scheme in Shopian | | |
Srinagar, January 02 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Friday launched the fifth batch of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) at Shopian under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme.
The initiative is funded by the Union Ministry of MSME and is being implemented in the Union Territory by the Industries & Commerce Department.
The district-level MDP was inaugurated at Zainapora, Shopian, with 21 participants enrolled in the 30-hour training programme to be conducted over a period of six days. The programme has witnessed enthusiastic participation from local MSMEs and entrepreneurs.
The MDP aims to strengthen... |
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| | Ministry of MSME organises Series of EAPs in various districts of Kashmir Division | | |
Srinagar, January 02 (Scoop News)-Ministry of MSME, through its Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Srinagar, organized district-wise Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAPs) in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JK-RLM) UMEED.
The programmes were conducted in the districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Kupwara and Baramulla.
The programmes were coordinated by Mohamed Tariq Ishtiaq, Assistant Director, Ministry of MSME, in close coordination with the respective District Programme Managers (DPMs) of JK-RLM.
The primary objective of these programmes was to motivate women beneficiaries towards entrepreneurship and to create awareness about vario... |
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| DC Srinagar flags off Mobile Veterinary Units for vaccination of livestock against FMD | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Saturday kick-started the 7th round of vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) by flagging off mobile veterinary units from the DC Office premises here.
The district-wide vaccination drive is being carried out by the District Sheep Husbandry Department with the objective of protecting livestock and strengthening disease prevention mechanisms across Srinagar.
The mobile veterinary units will visit villages, urban localities and remote areas of the district to vaccinate livestock at the doorstep, making the process accessible and convenient for farmers.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC... |
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| | MD NHM reviews progress on 50 bedded Critical Care Block | | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- Mission Director, National Health Mission, Jammu & Kashmir, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, visited Government Medical College, Kathua to review progress on 50 bedded Critical Care Block and District Integrated Public Health Lab being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
The Mission Director conducted a detailed inspection of the construction works and assessed the status of civil, electrical and allied components of the project. He emphasised complete adherence to the prescribed timelines, quality standards and compliance with the technical specifications. He asked the executing agency to expedite th... |
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| | J&K Police traces out missing lady, reunites her with family in Kulgam | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- J&K Police have traced a lady who was missing from 17th November and reunited with her family in Kulgam.
On 26.11.2025, Police station Kulgam received a written complaint from Waseem Ahmad Wani stating therein that his spouse namely Bisma Jan is missing from her rented room at Amnoo, Kulgam from 17th November, 2025. Accordingly, a missing report was lodged in Police Station Kulgam and investigation was initiated. Subsequently, massive search was launched by a police team under the guidance/supervision of DySP Hqrs Kulgam and SHO Police Station Kulgam.
After strenuous efforts and utilising all available technical/human resources the said lady was ... |
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| | BJP Human Rights Cell condemns atrocities against minority Hindus in Bangladesh | | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- The BJP Human Rights Cell, Jammu & Kashmir condemn in the strongest possible terms the incidents of mob violence, targeted attacks, and atrocities against minority Hindus in Bangladesh.
This was stated by Sarfraz Hamid Rather, Advocate, Co-Convenor, Human Rights Cell, J&K BJP.
He said that those who indulge in mob lynching, religious intimidation, and selective targeting of minorities have no moral or religious authority to call themselves followers of Islam, as such acts are in clear and absolute violation of the Quran and Sunnah.
He stated that Islam does not permit violence against innocent people, does not sanction persecution of minorities, an... |
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| | Sat Sharma, Sunil Sharma, senior leaders of BJP join Nagar Kirtan, serve Langar | | |
Jammu, January 03 (Scoop News)- Senior leadership of BJP led by J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma CA, and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, participated in the holy Nagar Kirtan at Jammu and served Langar to the devotees, on the sacred occasion of Prakash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Paying heartfelt tributes to the Guru Sahib ji and the glorious Khalsa Panth, the BJP leaders prayed for peace, harmony, and prosperity, reaffirming that the ideals of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the Khalsa Panth will continue to guide the humanity.
J&K BJP Vice-President Rashpaul Verma, General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, Baldev Singh Billawaria, and Gopal ... |
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| | JKSA seeking Urgent Intervention for the Safety of 2000 Kashmiri Students in Iran | | Amid Escalating Unrest | |
Srinagar, January 02 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Friday has written to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, seeking urgent and immediate intervention to ensure the safety, security, dignity, and welfare of Indian students, particularly students from the Kashmir Valley, currently studying in the Islamic Republic of Iran amid a rapidly deteriorating security situation marked by widespread unrest, mass protests, violent crackdowns, and reported killings across several regions of the country.
In the letter addressed to the Prime Minister, JKSA expressed deep anxiety and grave concern over the plight of hundreds and thousands of Indian students, ... |
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| | Fairdeal Motors Udhampur unveils the All-New Tata Sierra | | The Legend Returns with all new Advanced Powertrains | 
Jammu, January 02 (Scoop News)-Celebrating 25 years of trusted partnership with Tata Motors, Fairdeal Motors —J&K’s largest Tata Car Dealer—proudly unveiled the All-New Tata Sierra in Udhampur today marking the iconic SUV’s grand comeback in a modern, powerful, and premium avatar.
The unveiling reflects Fairdeal’s legacy of customer trust and Tata Motors’ commitment to engineering excellence, safety, and innovation. The event was graced by MLA Udhampur (West) Mr. Pawan Gupta along withFairdeal Motors’s Team.
The New Sierra arrives with Tata’s latest-generation all new 4 c... |
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| | Illegal extraction and transportation of minerals | | |
Srinagar, January 02 (Scoop News)- As part of its sustained drive against illegal mining, J&K Police have seized 02 vehicles (one Tipper and one JCB) involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in the Sugan and Keegam areas of the district Shopian.
A police party of Police Post Turkwangam during routine patrolling intercepted one vehicle (Tipper) found illegally extracting minerals without valid royalty documents. In this regard, a case FIR No. 01/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Zainapora and further investigation has been initiated. Similarly, Police party from Police Post Keegam intercepted one JCB indulging in illegal m... |
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