Tuesday, December 30, 2025
 
 Top Stories of The Day
Lieutenant Governor interacts with IAS Officer Trainees of 2025 Batch
Jammu, December 29 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Monday interacted with the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch, who are on their 5-day visit to Jammu as a part of the Winter Study Tour (Bharat Darshan Programme). The Officer Trainees are currently undergoing Phase-1 training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor shared his insights on governance and public service. He also highlighted the transformational journey of Jammu Kashmir across the sectors. The Group of IAS Officer Trainees comprised of Ms. Muskan Srivastava, Haryana Cadre; Ms. Meghna Chakravorty and Ms. Mudita Bansal, West Bengal Cadre; Shri Deepak Godara, AGMUT Cadre; Shri Saichaitanya Jadhav, Shri Rahul Raghavan and Shri Aman Tiwari, Tamil Nadu Cadre; Shri Venkatesh Banna, Andhra Pradesh Cadre...
 
 
 Top Stories of the Day
Satish Sharma lauds Bharat Scouts & Guides for shaping responsible citizens, nation building
Jammu, December 29 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, today said that the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Jammu and Kashmir UT branch has been playing a pivotal role in shaping the character, courage and commitment of the youth for more than a century. The Minister was speaking at the function organised by the Bharat Scouts and Guides here today. DG Youth Services and Sports, Anuradha Gupta, Secretary in the Agriculture Department, Rajinder Singh Tara, Rtd Wing Commander Manoj J...

Lieutenant Governor chairs the 6th J&K UT Wildlife Board meeting
Jammu, December 29 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 6th meeting of Wildlife Board for the UT of J&K, at Lok Bhavan. The meeting was attended by Shri Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Departments; Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal and Shri Mian Mehar Ali, Members of Legislative Assembly; Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Ms. Sheetal Nanda, Commissioner Secretary to Government, Forest, Ecology & Environment; Shri Suresh Kumar Gupta...

Sports connects citizens across cultures, cultivates camaraderie: Dy CM
Declares open 17th Junior Roll Ball National Championship-2026 at Jammu
Jammu, December 29 (Scoop News)- The Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today formally declared open the three day 17th Junior Roll Ball National Championship–2026 at M.A. Stadium, Jammu, marking another significant step towards promoting sports culture in Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by the Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, senior officers of the Sports Council and other dignitaries. The dignitaries interacted with young participants representing various States and Union Territ...

Lieutenant Governor chairs 3rd University Council Meeting of Cluster University of Jammu
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 3rd Meeting of the University Council of the Cluster University of Jammu, at Lok Bhavan, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, emphasised that higher education institutions must focus on innovation, employability and entrepreneurship, while ensuring that academic initiatives are aligned with the regional and national developmental needs. He advised the University to strengthen integrated and professional programmes to meet the emerging academic and industr...

 
 Ladakh News
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...

Secretary, IT, UT Ladakh visits NIELIT Leh
Reviews Student Innovations and R&D Initiatives
Leh, December 30 (Scoop News)-Secretary, Information Technology, UT Ladakh, Ms Shashanka Ala, today visited the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Leh, where she reviewed the institute’s academic infrastructure, laboratories, and research and development initiatives, with a special focus on innovation and capacity building among students. During the visit, the Secretary inspected various laboratories, including AI labs and smart classrooms, and interacted with students and faculty members. She was briefed in detail by NIELIT officials on the institute’s academic programmes, internship initiatives, and live project-based learning model. The officia...

Chief Secretary Chairs UT-Level Census Co-ordination Committee Meeting to Review Preparations
for Census 2027 in Ladakh
Leh, December 30 (Scoop News)-In preparation for the forthcoming Census 2027, a meeting of the Union Territory Level Census Co-ordination Committee (UTLCCC) for Ladakh was held today under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal. The meeting focused on key administrative, legal, logistical and policy-related measures required to ensure the smooth, timely and inclusive conduct of census operations across the Union Territory. During the meeting, Shri Amit Sharma, IAS, Director of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, delivered a detailed presentation highlighting various critical aspects of the census. He elaborated on the legal provisions gover...

ADC Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho Conducts Quarterly Inspection of EVM Warehouse
Kargil, December 29 (Scoop News)- Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho conducted inspection of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) warehouse for the 4th quarter to review the security and availability of election-related equipment. During the inspection, the ADC checked the EVM warehouse and enquired about fire safety equipment, fire balls, CCTV surveillance, and other security-related equipment. The inspection was carried out in the presence of DSP (DAR), Tundup Dorjay; Executive Engineer, PDD, Feroz Ahmad; Executive Engineer, R&B-II, Er. Mansoor Hussain representatives of other departments, and political representatives of INC and AAP, ensuring transparency in ...

iHub Divyasampark Spoke, University of Ladakh Launches Ten-Day Workshop
on 3D Printing at Kargil Campus
Kargil, December 29 (Scoop News)- The University of Ladakh, in collaboration with iHub Divyasampark, IIT Roorkee, inaugurated a ten-day workshop on 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing at the Department of Computer Science & IT, Kargil Campus. The workshop attracted enthusiastic participation from students and professionals across Kargil, reflecting the region’s growing engagement with emerging technologies. The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Jaffar Ali Khan, Deputy Controller of Examinations, University of Ladakh, as Chief Guest, and Dr. Mehboob Ali, Incharge Administration, Kargil Campus, as Guest of Honour. Also present on the occasion was Dr. Mustafa Ali, Director Physical E...

Document Verification for KSSRB 10th & 12th Level Posts Conducted Smoothly at TFC Kargil
Kargil, December 27 (Scoop News)- The document verification process for candidates shortlisted for 10th and 12th level posts under the Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (KSSRB) was conducted smoothly and transparently on December 16th and 27th at the Tourist Facilitation Centre (TFC), Kargil. The verification exercise was carried out by the respective Verification Boards in the presence of Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho; Joint Director Finance Iftikhar Hussain; Joint Director Planning; Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Kargil, along with members of the Verification Boards, document checkers and document verifier...

Administrative Secretary, School Education Reviews Schools in Kargil; Launches Winter Classes
Kargil, December 27 (Scoop News)- Administrative Secretary, School Education, UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, visited several schools in Kargil district today to assess infrastructure and initiate winter academic activities. In the morning, she inspected PM SHRI High School Tacha, accompanied by Hon’ble EC Education, LAHDC Kargil, Sh. Zakir Hussain, EC Tourism Sh. Kacho Feroz, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Sh. Rakesh Kumar, IAS, Chief Education Officer Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, and other dignitaries. During the visit, she announced the merger of Primary Schools Saitchey and Primary School Gongsto Tacha with High School Tacha, declaring it a PM SHRI Model High School, and formally launched win...

Five-Day Bhoti Training Programme Commences at DIET, Leh
Leh, December 27 (Scoop News)- A Five-Day Bhoti Training Programme on the newly framed Bhoti textbooks for Foundational and Primary Classes commenced today at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh. The objective of the training programme is to orient teachers with the newly developed Bhoti textbooks for Nursery, LKG, UKG, and Classes I & II, and to strengthen pedagogical practices at the foundational and primary levels in accordance with the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Bhoti Resource P...

 
 Debate
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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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. Th...

US Weighs Selling F-35 To Saudi Arabia
Asad Mirza US President Donald Trump has said he is considering Saudi Arabia’s request to buy F-35 fighter jets, as intelligence officials warn China could gain access to the aircraft’s latest American technology. The sale has also raised Israeli concerns as it will bring the Saudi fighters closer to Israel. US President Donald Trump last week said on Friday (November 14) that he is pondering a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets, which are made by Lockheed Martin. The potential sale comes at a time when Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet Trump at the White House this week, when they are expected to sign economic and defence agreements. As...

 Jammu News
Gupta Calls for Operationalisation of Tehsil Bhomag to End Locals’ Long Travel Ordeal
Jammu, December 30 (Scoop News)-The Provincial President Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Rattan Lal Gupta, today sought the immediate functioning of the Tehsil office Bhomag from Bhomag itself instead of operating from Reasi, stating that the move is essential to provide long-pending relief to the local population. Addressing the issue, he said that the Tehsil Bhomag was sanctioned during the previous Omar Abdullah-led government with the clear objective of strengthening grassroots administration and easing public access to revenue and other essential services. However, he regretted that successive governments after that period pushed the matter into cold storage, fo...

Atal Ji laid foundation of modern India through democratic governance: Ashok Koul
Jammu, December 30 (Scoop News)- In celebration of Good Governance Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a well-attended programme was organized at the Bharatiya Janata Party Office, Kachi Chhawni, in the East Assembly constituency. The event was held to honour the legacy of Atal Ji and to reaffirm the party’s commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability, and people-centric administration. Addressing party workers and local residents, BJP J&K UT General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul highlighted that Atal Bihari Vajpayee was not only a statesman but also a visionary leader who laid a strong fou...

JKPSC submitted its 66th Annual Report for the year 2024-25 to the Lieutenant Governor
Jammu, December 29 (Scoop News)- Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) today submitted its 66th Annual Report for the year 2024-25 to the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan Jammu. The delegation of the Members of the Commission - Dr Rajiv Singh, Shri Tariq Ahmad Zargar, Shri Yashpal Kotwal and Shri Asaf Mehmood Sagar, was led by Chairman JKPSC, Shri Arun Kumar Choudhary. The report was submitted in terms of Article 323(2) of the Constitution of India. The report outlines a year of significant administrative reforms and presents a comprehensive review of the functioning of the Commission. The Lieutenant Governor commended the Jammu & Kashmir Public Se...

Issues of Kashmir Tourist Drivers to get swift resolution: Satish Sharma
Jammu, December 29 (Scoop News)- Minister for FCS&CA, IT, Youth Services and Sports, Transport, Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, today assured that all genuine issues raised by the Kashmir Tourist Drivers Coordination Committee will be addressed within shortest possible time. The assurance was given by the Minister during a detailed meeting held here today. The meeting was attended by MLA M Y Tarigami and President CITU besides Secretary Transport, Avny Lavasa and senior officers of the Transport Department. Representatives of the Kashmir Tourist Drivers Coordination Committee also participated in the deliberations. During the meeting, the Coordination Committee presen...

Either the Homeland or the balance of Population in Kashmir:PK
Jammu, December 29 (Scoop News)- In order to commemorate the "Shahiďi-Saptah" of Singh-Shishu, 34th Margdarshan-Day and the Martyrdom-Day of Pt. Premnath Bhat, a national webinar was organised by Panun Kashmir today. It was attended by the prominent activists of the displaced Hindu community of Kashmir living at various places in the country after their forced mass exodus from Kashmir. Those who attended the webinar included among others Utpal Kaul, Virender Raina, Anupam Kaul, Upinder Saroop, Upinder Kaul, Kamal Bagati, Vijay Handoo, Rajinder Kaul, Pradeep Handoo & R.K.Dhar. K.K.Bujoo from Vitasta Desk briefed the members about the latest update in regard to the struggle for Relief ...

Bhalla urges action on public issues, vows Congress will stand with citizens
Stresses accountability, development and timely fulfillment of govt promises
Jammu, December 29 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Working President Raman Bhalla has once again underscored the critical public issues confronting the citizens of the Union Territory. Speaking at corner meetings in various areas of RS Pura Jammu South constituency, Bhalla highlighted that while the region continues to face numerous socio-economic challenges, many promises made by successive governments—both Union and erstwhile State—remain unfulfilled. He stressed that Congress will continue to raise these concerns at every level, from legislative platforms to public outreach, ensuring that the voice of the people is not ignored. Bhalla pointed out...

BJP reiterates commitment to welfare and dignity of ST communities in J&K
BJP holds meet of ST Morcha at Jammu
Jammu,December 29 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma, and General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, along with General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, Baldev Singh Billawaria, and Gopal Mahajan, addressed an introductory meeting of the newly nominated team members of ST Morcha, J&K BJP, at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. ST Morcha President Choudhary Abdul Ghani alongside Morcha office bearers, executive members, and district presidents from across Jammu & Kashmir participated in the meeting. The meeting aimed at formally introducing the new team, outlining organizational responsibilities, and setting priorities for strengthening the ST Morcha at ...

GGF J&K Honoured by White Knight Corps for Relief Support during Op Sindoor & Op Rahat
Nagrota, December 28 (Scoop News)- Gandhi Global Family (GGF), a United Nations DGC recognised peace NGO and its members were honoured by the White Knight Corps for their outstanding humanitarian contribution during Operation Sindoor and Operation Rahat. The felicitation ceremony was held at the Corps Headquarters Nagrota, Jammu. Gandhi Global Family J&K, which worked in close coordination with the Jammu & Kashmir Ex-Services League (JKESL) during these critical operations, was recognised for its dedicated service. Lt Gen P.K. Mishra, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, GOC White Knight Corps, personally presented mementos and appreciation letters to the awardees. The event was attended by Lt Gen ...

 
 Kashmir News
Hakeem Mohammed Yaseen Slams Reservation Policy, Calls for Open Merit and Peaceful Resolution
Condemns attacks on Kashmiris traders in various parts of Country
Srinagar, December 30 (Scoop News)-Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) president and former Minister Hakeem Mohammed Yaseen has strongly criticised the existing reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that it has severely affected the future of meritorious students and job aspirants. He said his sympathy has always been with the youth of the region and safeguarding their future remains his highest priority. Yaseen stressed that open merit must be restored to ensure fairness, equality and justice in education and employment. The PDF leader said he has consistently raised the reservation issue on different platforms and described it as a serious social concern that requires immedi...

IUST Conducts SSR Outreach Program in Tribal Village of Anantnag
Awantipora, December 29 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organized a *Diabetes Screening and Awareness Camp* at Dudoo, Marhama, a tribal village in Anantnag districtunder its SSR Outreach Initiative, supported by the DST–PURSE Programme. The initiative was a part of the University’s programme to community health outreach and evidence-based public health interventions in underserved areas. The camp aimed to create awareness about diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with a special focus on the Gujjar Bakerwal community. Participants were sensitized about risk factors, complications, prevention, and management of diabetes, as well as t...

Police ensure preservation of centuries-old sculpture found in Awantipora
Srinagar, December 29 (Scoop News)- Police in Awantipora have ensured the safe preservation of an ancient stone sculpture recovered from the River Jhelum at Larkipora, Awantipora. The artefact, believed to be centuries old, has been formally handed over to a team from the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, Jammu & Kashmir for detailed documentation, examination, and conservation. The sculpture, crafted from fine stone, reflects the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Immediately after its discovery, Awantipora Police secured the artefact and kept it under safe custody under the supervision of the SHO Police Station Awantipora, ensuring its protection from damage ...

Cyber Police unit of Shopian recovers ₹63.22 lakh in cyber fraud cases
Srinagar, December 29 (Scoop News)- Cyber Police Station Shopian has recovered and restored an amount of ₹63,22,792 to victims of various cyber fraud cases during the current year, after completion of all prescribed legal and judicial formalities. The recovery was achieved through prompt action and professional investigation by Cyber Police Station Shopian. During the period under report, Cyber Police Station Shopian received complaints pertaining to UPI-related frauds, social media scams, fake loan applications, OTP misuse, and other online financial frauds. On receipt of complaints, immediate action was taken and investigations were conducted using technical and digital tools. Due...

Prominent political figures join Congress
JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra welcomes
Srinagar, December 29 (Scoop News)- J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday welcomed various prominent political figures from different districts alongwith their supporters into Congress Party, terming the development an outcome of Party’s pro-people approach and uncompromising fight for protection of constitutional rights of Jammu and Kashmir. Adv Younus Khan Former APNI Party Leader from Shopian, Waseem Ahmad Shalla from Srinagar and Sameer Bhat from Budgam in an extraordinary function held at Srinagar Party office joined Congress alongwith their hundreds of supporters and expressed their full faith under the pro-people policies of Congress and a...

Congress observers Foundation Day
JKPCC President reaffirms Party’s commitment to uphold the values of the Constitution of India
Srinagar, December 28 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President led the Senior Party Leaders, District Presidents, Block Presidents and leaders to observe the Party’s 140th Foundation Day at Srinagar Party Office and highlighted the supreme sacrifices, selfless services of the Party towards the Nation building, people empowerment, maintaining unity and harmony in the country. Speaking on the occasion, JKPCC President reaffirmed the Party’s commitment under the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge, CPP Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to uphold the values of Constitution of India saying that every Congress worker and leader feels bound to figh...

Department of Handicrafts carries out Inspection drive of Copper units in Srinagar
Srinagar, December 28 (Scoop News)- A special inspection drive was conducted in respect of the Copper manufacturing units and establishments, operating in various areas of Srinagar City today, along with representatives of the Kashmir Copper Workers Trade union. The drive was carried in the areas of Solina, Rambagh Nowgam, Natipopra and Habbakadal, with the objective to check the adherence of the Copperware manufacturers and traders to the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Prohibition on manufacture of specified Copper utensils (By Machine) Act 2006, and to stop the misbranding of ...

J&K Police organises Half Marathon Run in Budgam
Srinagar, December 28 (Scoop News)- J&K Police in collaboration with Fitness Sports Club Budgam, organised a Half Marathon Run under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025–26 in Budgam. The marathon commenced from the Sports Stadium Budgam, proceeded up to Sheikhpura Petrol Pump, and culminated back at the Sports Stadium Budgam, covering a distance of approximately 13 kilometres. More than 80 local athletes from various parts of the Valley participated in the event with great enthusiasm and zeal. The event was flagged off by DySP Hqrs Budgam Shri Sajad Ahmad-JKPS, along with the SHO PS Budgam, in the presence of other senior police officials. During the pre-flag-off ceremony held at t...

 
 Other Stories
FIR Registered, Manhunt Underway to Nab Accused in Assault on Kashmiri Shawl Seller:JKSA
Jammu/ Srinagar, December 30 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday said that an FIR has been registered in connection with the brutal assault on a Kashmiri shawl seller in Kaithal district of Haryana, and that a massive manhunt is underway to nab the accused. The Association welcomed the swift and decisive action taken by the Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, in the matter. National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, said that after the issue was taken up with the Haryana Chief Minister’s Media Advisor, Rajeev Jaitly, he was informed that an FIR had been promptly registered in connection with the incident and that police teams have b...

Nation still guided by Atal Ji’s ideals of service and statesmanship: Sat Sharma
Jammu, December 30 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma, along with party General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Gopal Mahajan, MLA Ch. Vikram Randhawa, Party Secretary Reema Padha, District Prabhari Parduman Singh, and District President Naresh Singh Jasrotia, addressed an Atal Samriti Sammelan of Bahu Assembly Constituency at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The senior party leaders also paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, remembering his visionary leadership and enduring legacy. Addressing the party leaders, Sat Sharma highlighted the life, values, and monumental contributions of Atal ji to t...

MCC of High Court organizes three-day course 'Conduct of Mediation- Advanced Course
Training of Trainers Programme' at Jammu/Srinagar
Jammu/Srinagar, December 29 (Scoop News)- Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli, the Mediation and Conciliation Committee (MCC) of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh today inaugurated three day training programme 'Conduct of Mediation- Advanced Course (Capsule Course), Training of Trainers Programme', simultaneously at Jammu and Srinagar campuses of J&K Judicial Academy (JKJA). The course is being held in collaboration with Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy and J&K Legal Services Authority and is scheduled from December 29 to 31, 2025. This 20-hour advanced mediation training course is aimed at enhancing the skills of mediators a...

AIKS holds AGM - presses for Comprehensive return policy
formation of Apex Committee and Setting up of Temples & Shrines Board
New Delhi, December 29 (Scoop News)- All India Kashmiri Samaj Regd. in its annual General meeting has called upon Central & State Governments for Comprehensive return Policy, Assembly resolution for return & Rehabilitation, Political empowerments of Kashmiri Pandits and setting up of Temples & Shrines Board for Protection of temples & shrines in the valley. The audited financial report and the Report card of AIKS activities in 2025 were also presented and deliberated upon in the meeting. In its second session deliberations were held on the upcoming community census requesting the central govt to declare the community as Distinct community with reverse minority status. Also listing of...

SSP Kulgam reviews security of Navyug Tunnel
Srinagar, December 29 (Scoop News)- SSP Kulgam Shri Anayat Ali Chowdhary-IPS reviewed a joint security meeting regarding the Navyug Tunnel, in order to strengthen the existing security, safety, and traffic management arrangements. The meeting was attended by the Commanding Officer, 163 Battalion CRPF, Additional Superintendent of Police, NHW Qazigund, SDPO Qazigund, SDPO Banihal, representatives of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), representatives of Qazigund Expressway Private Limited, and all jurisdictional officers. During the meeting, recent road accidents inside and around the tunnel were also discussed. It was emphasized that over-speeding poses a serious risk t...

JKSA seeks Amit Shah's intervention over harassment of Kashmiris
Jammu/Srinagar, December 29 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking urgent intervention over the alarming and continued rise in incidents of intimidation, harassment, and targeted violence against Kashmiri students and traditional shawl vendors in Himachal Pradesh. In its letter, the association highlighted that while incidents involving Kashmiri students and traders have been reported in various northern states over the past year, Himachal Pradesh has emerged as a matter of “particularly grave concern.” It noted that despite repeated representations, assurances, and interventions at multiple levels...

Sanjay Baru calls on Delhi Minister Ashish Sood,raises concerns of J&K students in Delhi
New Delhi, December 29 (Scoop News)-Senior BJP leader and Seh-Prabhari Kathua District, Sanjay Kumar Baru, called upon Ashish Sood, Minister for Home, Education, Power, Urban Development, Higher Education, Training & Technical Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, and discussed several issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir, with special focus on the challenges faced by students from the region pursuing education in Delhi. During the meeting, Sanjay Kumar Baru highlighted that a large number of students from Jammu & Kashmir come to Delhi every year under various scholarship schemes to pursue higher and professional education. While appreciating the Prime Minister Narendra Modi–led Union G...

𝗝&𝗞 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 “𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆” 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘂 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻–2025
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday organised “Run for Unity” Jammu Marathon–2025 at Gulshan Ground, Jammu, under its Civic Action Programme. 2. Sh. M. K. Sinha, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters), PHQ J&K, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion, highlighted the vital role of sports in the physical and mental development of youth. He stated that sporting activities inculcate discipline, comradeship, and a spirit of unity—qualities that are essential for the overall progress and prosperity of the nation. 3. Sh. Sinha further stated that the J&K Police has been consistently organising sports and community-oriented events in the wint...

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Police Organises Seminars on Role & Ideology of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Kulgam
World Aids Day,Unite for HIV Awareness & support
Power shutdown
CDSL kicks off Ideathon inviting students to reimagine investor education and engagement for Atmanirbharta
J&K Police seeks public assistance in identifying suspect in Theft Case
 
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Talaq, Once Again in Focus!
India and Afghanistan: A New Phase of Strategic Relations
Pakistan’s Sir Creek Strategy and Indian Objectives
Pakistan-sponsored terrorism still threatens Kashmir’s path to peace
Pakistan’s Constitutional Amendment: Military Above the Nation
Operation Sindoor 2.0: The Ultimate Solution
 
 
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