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| Director Social Welfare reviews progress of welfare schemes | | |
Jammu, July 13 (Scoop News)-Director Social Welfare, Jammu, Ranjeet Singh today chaired a review meeting with all District Social Welfare Officers (DSWOs) of Jammu Division to assess implementation and progress of welfare schemes being implemented by the Social Welfare Department.
The meeting focussed on a scheme-wise review of physical and financial progress, district-wise achievements, pendency of cases, implementation challenges and corrective measures required for effective and timely delivery of welfare benefits to eligible beneficiaries.
The Social Welfare Department is committed to ensuring every eligible beneficiary receives benefits in a transparent, efficient and time-boun... |
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| | United Schools are strongest guardians of every Child's right to quality education: Dr. G.N. Var | | |
Ganderbal,July 13 (Scoop News)-The Private Schools' Association (PSA) successfully conducted its District Elections in Ganderbal through a transparent, constitutional and democratic process, marking another significant milestone in strengthening the Association's organisational structure across Jammu & Kashmir. The elections witnessed an overwhelming participation of private schools from across the district, reflecting the growing unity, confidence and democratic spirit within the private education sector. The election process was conducted under the supervision of District Election Commissioner Mehraj-ud-Din Bhat, while B.A. Shah served as the Election Observer, ensuring free, fair an... |
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| | Police Solves Hit and Run Case In Awantipora | | Accused Arrested, Motorcycle Seized | |
Srinagar, July 13 (Scoop News)-Police in Awantipora has successfully solved a hit and run case by arresting the accused involved in causing injuries to a pedestrian and fleeing from the scene.
The case pertains to an incident at Kahleel Road, Tral, where an unknown motorcycle rider hit a pedestrian, Shabir Ahmad Bhat of Tral Bala, and escaped immediately after the accident. The injured was promptly shifted to Sub District Hospital Tral for medical treatment.
Following the incident, a case FIR No. 73/2026 was registered at Police Station Tral under relevant provisions of law, and investigation was initiated.
During investigation, a police team headed by SHO Police Station Tral, co... |
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| | Police Seizes Illicit Liquor, 01 Booked Under Excise Act In Anantnag | | |
Srinagar, July 13 (Scoop News)- Continuing its drive against illegal activities, police in Anantnag recovered illicit liquor during routine naka checking and registered a case under the Excise Act.
A police party from Police Post Sherbagh, while conducting routine checking at Lazibal, intercepted an i10 vehicle bearing registration number PB13AN9357. The vehicle was being driven by Dhanwant Singh, son of Sardar Ajeet Singh, resident of Amritsar, Punjab, presently residing at Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar. During the search of the vehicle, police recovered 14 bottles of liquor, comprising 12 bottles of Old Adventure and 2 bottles of Royal Stag, each containing 750 ml.
During questioning, t... |
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| | Kashmiri Pandit Community Observes 13 July as "Black Day" | | Pays Tribute to the Innocent Victims of 1931;KPC | |
New Delhi, July 13 (Scoop News)-The Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC), today observed 13 July as "Black Day" across the country.
Kashmiri Pandits living in Jammu, Delhi-NCR, Pune, and several other parts of India joined the observance by wearing black badges and black headgear, hoisting black flags on their rooftops, and offering prayers in memory of the innocent Kashmiri Pandits and other Hindus who lost their lives in the communal violence of 13 July 1931 and its aftermath.
Special prayers were also offered in solemn remembrance of the nine innocent Kashmiri Pandits martyred in the Kanikoot massacre in Budgam, where armed mobs attacked their homes during the night, set them on fi... |
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| | DIPR invites film entries for IFFJK-2026 | | Festival to showcase unique heritage, traditions, landscapes, cultural ethos of J&K | |
Srinagar, July 12 (Scoop News)-Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has invited filmmakers from across the globe to submit their entries for the First International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK)-2026, scheduled to be held from 7th to 10th September, 2026, at SKICC Srinagar marking a significant step towards establishing Jammu and Kashmir as a vibrant destination for cinema, culture and creative exchange.
The entries have commenced from 1st July and will close on 31st July 2026. The detailed instructions regarding submission of entries are available on IFFJK website www.iffjk.org
The festival aims to bring together acclaimed filmmakers, emerging tal... |
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| | Vomedh hosts Shradhanjali for Dr A.N. Bhat Malmohi | | Scholars, writers recall ‘gentle voice’ of Kashmiri literature and humanism | 
Jammu, July 12 (Scoop News)- A host of prominent scholars, writers, poets and community leaders on Sunday paid rich floral tributes to veteran scholar, playwright and academician Dr Amarnath Bhat Malmohi, describing him as “the gentle voice of Kashmiri literature and universal humanism” at a memorial programme organised by Vomedh at Writers Club, KL Sehgal Hall here.
The event, titled “Shradhanjali: A Tribute to Dr Amar Nath Bhat Malmohi”, saw an impressive gathering of his relatives, friends, colleagues and admirers who recalled his lifelong contribution to Kashmiri and Urdu literature,... |
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| | Mehbooba Mufti seeks comprehensive rehabilitation package for Thathri flood victims | | calls for long-term disaster mitigation plan for Chenab Valley | |
Srinagar, July 12 (Scoop News)-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep concern over the widespread devastation caused by the recent flash floods in Thathri, Doda, which have left hundreds of families grappling with extensive damage to their homes, shops, vehicles and public infrastructure.
Describing the calamity as yet another painful reminder of the growing vulnerability of the Chenab region to recurring natural disasters, Ms. Mufti said that while emergency response is essential, the government cannot continue to treat such tragedies as isolated incidents. She said the people of Thathri deserve not only immediate relief ... |
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| | 36 Years of Exile,Kashmiri migrant students are still denied equal educational rights in their own Homeland | | JKPF demands immediate Notification of a 5% Supernumerary Quota in Professional Colleges and Universities of J&K | |
New Delhi,July 11 (Scoop News)-For over thirty-six years, successive Governments have spoken about the return, rehabilitation and justice for Kashmiri Migrants. Every political party has expressed sympathy. Every election has carried promises. Every administration has spoken about rehabilitation.
Yet one fundamental question remains unanswered: If the Government of India has already recognised the educational hardships of Kashmiri Migrants, why has the Government of Jammu & Kashmir failed to do the same?
The JK Peace Forum has submitted a detailed representation to the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Hon'ble Minister for Education and the Relief Commissioner, ... |
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| | No Voter Card, No Passport, No Citizenship? | | | New Delhi, July 11 (Scoop News)-The Delhi Union of Journalists(DUJ) welcomes the return of the passport of senior journalist and author Samrat Choudhury by the Kolkata passport department on July 10, 2026. Choudhury had been sent a notice requiring him to return his passport on the grounds that there was an adverse police report against him.
This was extremely strange as Choudhury is a well known journalist who belongs to West Bengal and has lived here for several years. He is certainly not a criminal. He duly surrendered the passport but appealed against the arbitrary ruling. It is only after the issue became public, with Choudhury reluctantly giving interviews to the media, particular... |
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