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| Police Crack Down on Timber Smuggling In Anantnag | | 2 Arrested with Illicit Kail Wood | |
Srinagar, December 30 (Scoop News)-Police in Anantnag achieved a significant success in curbing forest-related offences by arresting two timber smugglers involved in the illegal cutting of forest trees in the Kherpeth forest area.
Police Station Larnoo received specific and credible information regarding the involvement of two individuals, namely Adil Ahmad Padder son of Gh Mohi din Padder resident of Larnoo and Rayees Ahmad Sheikh son of Ab Salaam Sheikh resident of Kherpeth, in illegal forest activities. Acting swiftly on the information, a case FIR No. 42/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Larnoo and investigation was initiated.
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| | Police Alerts Citizens on VPN Usage Restrictions In Pulwama | | |
Srinagar, December 30 (Scoop News)-Police in Pulwama informs the general public that, following directions from the District Magistrate, Pulwama, the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services has been temporarily restricted across the district with immediate effect.
This measure has been taken as a preventive step to ensure public safety, cyber security, and maintenance of law and order. It is aimed at preventing any misuse of VPN services that could hinder lawful monitoring or compromise security.
The public is requested to fully comply with the restrictions and refrain from using VPN services on all digital devices during this period. Any violation of these directions will inv... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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 ... |
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| | 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.
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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 ... |
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| | 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... |
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| | Save Youth Save Future Holds ‘DARDNAMA’ Programme for Terror-Affected Families in Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, December 28 (Scoop News)- The Save Youth Save Future Foundation on Sunday organized a large-scale humanitarian programme titled “DARDNAMA: A Chronicle of Pain, Truth, and Human Resilience” at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla, bringing together nearly 400 families from across North Kashmir who have been affected by terrorism over the past three decades.
The programme provided a dignified and inclusive platform for victims of terrorism; many of whom have remained unheard, undocumented, and unaddressed for over thirty years to share their stories of loss, suffering, and resilience. The initiative primarily focused on families whose cases were never systematically recorded or adequately a... |
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| | JKSA Demands Dialogue over Student Detentions | | |
Jammu/Srinagar, December 28 (Scoop News)- The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday strongly condemned the wave of detentions, family intimidations, and hostel lockdowns targeting students. These heavy-handed measures were deployed solely to prevent a peaceful protest demanding a fair and equal reservation policy.
National Convenor of Association Nasir Khuehami said that, We have always prioritized discussion over discord. However, treating students; the future of this region as adversaries is a grave mistake. These young people are not agitators but informed citizens standing up for their constitutional rights to justice and equality. The government of the day must und... |
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