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Top Stories of The Day |
| 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 industry demands.
The University Council, which met under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, accorded in-principle approval to several significant academic and administrative proposals. It reviewed and confirmed key reforms in line with the National Education Policy (NEP)–2020, including adopt... |
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| Lieutenant Governor addresses 11th Convocation Ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | | Lieutenant Governor calls upon the students to create new paths in life, give new direction to life, | 
Jammu, December 27 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, graced the 11th Convocation Ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, today.
In his convocation address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke about the imperative of shifting from outdated, rote learning system to more modern and skill-based learning approaches to meet the demands of an evolving world.
“Our endeavour should be reduction in curriculum load and development of adaptable skills for future jobs.
Even if a single student of any higher education institution is unemployed or not setting up his or ... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo virtually inaugurates Training Programme on ‘Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health’ | | 
Jammu, December 27 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo virtually inaugurated Training Programme-cum-Workshop on ‘Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health’ under the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH) from Civil Secretariat here today.
Addressing the participants, Minister Sakeena highlighted that climate change is one of the most serious global challenges of the present era, with far-reaching consequences for human health, particularly in vulnerable regions. She noted that rising temperatures, ... |
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| | JK LG lays foundation stone for construction of 320 houses for families | | affected due to recent flash-floods and land-slides in Reasi District |  Jammu, December 27 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone to build 320 houses completely damaged during flash-floods and land-slides in Reasi District.
Funded entirely by High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) at an estimated cost of Rs 32 crore, the initiative will provide 320 affected families in Reasi with modern, prefabricated "Smart Houses" without any burden on the government exchequer.
Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor had laid the foundation stones for 1,869 houses for families affected due to Pakistani Shelling during ... |
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| | LG pays tributes to the Sahibzades, Mata Gujri Ji and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji | | 
Jammu, December 26 (Scoop News)- On ‘Veer Baal Diwas’, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha paid tributes to the Sahibzades, Mata Gujri Ji and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
“We remember Sahibzades’ unparalleled bravery, sacrifice and courage, commitment of Mata Gujri Ji and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Their lives and teachings are a source of inspiration for all citizens, the Lieutenant Governor said.
He was speaking at a Vishesh Shaheedi Samagam ‘Safar-E-Shahadat’, organised by All Jammu Kashmir Sikh Coordination Committee, at Gurdwara Digiana Ashram.
“The supreme sacrifice of our S... |
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Ladakh News |
| 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | Social and Tribal Welfare Department organized Veer Bal Diwas 2025 | | |
Leh, December 26 (Scoop News)-The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, Union Territory of Ladakh, organized a state-level celebration of Veer Bal Diwas 2025 (26 December 2025) to honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of children.
The programme commenced with the live telecast of the address by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, who distributed the "Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar" on the occasion.
The state-level programme was graced by the Deputy Commissioner Leh, Shri. Romil Singh Donk (IAS), as the Guest of Honour. Other dignitaries included Smt. Kunzes Angmo, Director, Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Shri. A.G. Zargar, DPO (ICDS), Leh, S... |
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| | CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Inaugurates newly constructed Indoor Stadium at Goma Kargil | | |
Kargil, December 26 (Scoop News)-: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended the inaugural ceremony of the newly constructed Indoor Stadium at Goma Kargil, marking a significant milestone in strengthening sports infrastructure in the district.
The project has been completed at a cost of ₹309.86 lakh and was executed by the Public Works Department (R&B). The inauguration ceremony was attended by Executive Councillor LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, Joint Director Youth Services & Sports UT Ladakh Tahir Hussain Zubdavi, Councillor Town Haji Abbas Adulpa, Chief Education Officer Kargil, other district officers, and a large number of loca... |
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| | Haj Committee of Ladakh organizes farewell for outgoing Chief Secretary | | |
Kargil, December 25 (Scoop News)- The Hajj Committee, UT Ladakh, organized a farewell programme organised by the Hajj Committee, UT Ladakh, to felicitate the outgoing Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, on the occasion of his superannuation. The event was attended by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Mohd Hanifa Jan, Member of Parliament, Ladakh and others.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon congratulated Dr. Pawan Kotwal and his family and extended his best wishes for a successful and fulfilling post-retirement life. The CEC stated that under the leadership of Dr. Kotwal, the Union Territory of Ladakh witne... |
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| | CEC Kargil Chairs Meeting to Finalize Arrangements for AN-32 Winter Courier Service | | |
Kargil, December 24 (Scoop News)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a meeting at his office chamber in the Council Secretariat, Kargil, today to review and finalise arrangements for the Kargil–Srinagar–Jammu–Chandigarh AN-32 Winter Courier Service.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillors Kacho Mohd Feroz, Syed Mujtaba, Zakir Hussain, and Er. Phunchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; Senior Superintendent of Police Kargil, Nitin Yadav; the Commanding Officer, Air Force Station Kargil; Chief Medical Officer Kargil; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Kargil; Executive Engineer, Mechanical Divisi... |
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| | Good Governance Week under “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore 2025” Successfully Concluded at Hunderi Village | | |
Nubra, December 24 (Scoop News)-As part of the observance of Good Governance Week, an outreach camp under the Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore 2025 initiative was successfully concluded today at Hunderi village in Tehsil Diskit.
The camp was held under the chairmanship of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, IAS, along with the incharge Tehsildar Diskit, Habibullah.
The outreach programme aimed to strengthen citizen centric service delivery, ensure doorstep redressal of public grievances and promote the effective implementation of various government welfare schemes.
Officials from multiple departments interacted with local residents and addressed their grievances on the spot.
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Debate |
| 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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| | 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.
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| | TTP and BLA: Security Guarantees for Afghanistan and India | | |
By Fatima Baloch
The religious insurgent group Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) emerged in 2007 amid the Afghan Taliban’s resistance against U.S. and NATO forces. Simultaneously, it launched a campaign against Pakistan’s military establishment, aiming to dismantle the military-dominated state, overthrow its controlled democracy, and establish an Islamic Sharia-based government modeled after the Afghan Taliban—known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Afghanistan (TTA). Its vision: a corruption-free, justice-oriented Islamic Pakistan.
Meanwhile, in Balochistan, the secular Baloch nation continues its struggle for independence under the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), seeking to establish a... |
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| | American deep state and Kashmiri Brahmans | | |
K N Pandita
On September 1, the World News reported that President Trump's Trade Advisor, Peter Navarro, doubled down on his accusation that India is profiting from the Russia-Ukraine war by buying Moscow's oil at a discount, refining it, and selling it to buyers in Europe and elsewhere. In an interview with Fox News, Navarro dubbed New Delhi a "laundromat for the Kremlin" and slammed the country's elite for profiteering "at the expense of the Indian people."
Trump's trade czar claimed India didn't buy much oil from Russia before its full-scale assault on Ukraine, but now it was fuelling "the Russian war machine." "India is nothing but a laundromat for the Kremlin...You got Brahm... |
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| Jammu News |
| 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 ... |
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| | Promotional cricket Tournament organised under ‘No to Drugs, Yes to Life’ campaign at Bhaderwah | | | Bhaderwah, December 28 (Scoop News)- A one-day cricket Tournament was today organised by the local administration here under the nationwide campaign “No to Drugs, Yes to Life”
The event was inaugurated by ADC, Sunil Kumar Bhutyal who used the moment to spread awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse and the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding society, especially the youth.
Teams representing different government departments, including Revenue, Health, Rural Development Department (RDD), Roads & Buildings (R&B), Education, along with local teams, participated enthusiastically, symbolising unity and shared commitment against drugs.
The event served as a plat... |
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| | Annual General Meeting of Home for “Aged & Infirm” held | | |
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)- The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Home for the Aged & Infirm was held today at its premises, Ambphalla, Jammu.
Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu & Kashmir, Sanjeev Verma, was the chief guest on the occasion.
All the members paid rich tributes to Late I D. Soni, President of the Home and to the departed inmates of the Home.
Dr. Dinesh Gupta acting Secretary apprised the meeting that, in the absence of the President and the Vice President, the meeting would be chaired by the senior most Member Prem Gupta, IGP (Retd.), former president and a Patron of the Home. Thereafter, the agenda items were taken up one by one for discussion and approval.
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| | JKAACL holds classical, folk dance evening ‘Desh Ke Rang, Nritya Ke Sang’ | | 
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)- To celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage and the spirit of unity in diversity, the Department of Culture, through the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), organized a colourful classical and folk dance rvening titled “Desh Ke Rang, Nritya Ke Sang” at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Secretary, Culture, B. M. Sharma, said that the programme was conceptualized to present a vibrant mosaic of India’s diverse dance traditions by bringing together renowned and emerging artists representing various classical and folk ... |
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| | Satish Sharma holds public outreach programme in Chowki Choura | | 
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Science & Technology and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today conducted an extensive public outreach programme in Chowki Choura block.
The Minister was accompanied by the concerned sectoral officers of various departments.
The visit was aimed at assessing the development works besides reviewing implementation of welfare schemes and interacting with the people at the grassroots level.
Satish Sharma held a public meeting at Dev ... |
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| | Deputy CM inaugurates 45-Metre Steel Bridge at Sadda Nallah, Mangrote | | Lays foundation stone for inspection Hut at Kalakote |  Rajouri, December 28 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inaugurated a 45-metre span single-lane steel motorable bridge over Sadda Nallah at Mangrote, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the road connectivity in the region.
The event was attended by MLA Budhal, Javed Iqbal Choudhary, MLA Kalakote, Thakur Randhir Singh, DDC Member Budhal Old-A, Shazia Kousar and DDC Member Moughla, Shamim Akhter besides senior officers and media persons.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the newly constructed bridge will provide all-weat... |
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| | 2 day orientation programme on POCSO Act concludes at Jammu | | |
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)- Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh(Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and guidance of Chairperson and members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the 2 day orientation programme on “Protection of Children from Sexual Offences” (POCSO) Act, 2012, with reference to SAMVAD’s Training Manual on “Essential Interventions and Skills for Working with Child Sexual Abuse – Introducing Mental Health and Legal Dimensions of Forensics” and the National Judicial Academy’s Training Module for Fast Track Special Courts, concluded today at the Convention Centre, Canal Road, Jammu.
Justice Javed Iqb... |
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| | AJKPWA Opposes 18% Passenger Fare Hike, Calls It Unjust and Anti-Poor | | |
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)-The All J&K Passengers’ Welfare Association (AJKPWA) has strongly opposed the recent 18 per cent hike in passenger fares, terming it unjustified, arbitrary and a direct assault on the already burdened common people of Jammu and Kashmir. The association has demanded that the government immediately roll back the steep hike, stating that it amounts to cruelty towards poor and middle-class passengers.
In a press statement issued here, AJKPWA President Pandit R.C. Sharma questioned the logic behind such a substantial increase in fares, especially when prices of petrol and diesel have not witnessed any significant rise over the past several years. He said the ... |
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Kashmir News |
| 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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| | World AIDS Day Observed at Syed Mantaqi Memorial College, IUST | | |
Awantipora,December 27 (Scoop News)- Syed Mantaqi Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology, Islamic University of Science and Technology, observed World AIDS Day 2025 in line with the global theme “Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming the AIDS Response.” The programme focused on raising awareness, promoting prevention strategies, and fostering informed dialogue on HIV/AIDS among students and faculty.
A range of academic and awareness-based activities were organised to observe the day, including poster presentations, group discussions, debates on modes of transmission, prevention, myths and facts related to HIV/AIDS, and the importance of empathy and social support for peopl... |
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| | IGP Kashmir Chairs Annual Crime Review Meeting of Kashmir Zone at PCR Kashmir | | 
Srinagar, December 27 (Scoop News)- IGP Kashmir Shri V.K. Birdi-IPS, chaired the annual crime review meeting at Police Control Room, Kashmir. The meeting was attended by all Range DIGs of Kashmir Zone, all District SSPs of Kashmir Zone, JDP ZPHQ, and other senior officers.
At the outset of the meeting, the participating officers briefed the IGP Kashmir about the overall crime situation in the Kashmir Zone and highlighted their efforts in preventing crime and improving the quality of investigation. Besides general crime, the meeting revolved around the investigation of cases falling under... |
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| | ACB Traps and arrests clerk in the office of RDD for demanding and accepting bribe | | |
Srinagar, December 26 (Scoop News)- (26-12-2025) Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corrupting Bureau received a written complaint alleging therein that the complainant’s father had constructed an irrigation Ladh and after completion of work he had submitted bill which was forwarded through concerned quarters to the office of Rural Engineering Wing (RDD) Anantnag, where concerned clerk namely Manzoor Ahmad Ahanger demanded bribe openly from him for releasing the payment in his favour.
The complainant chose not to pay bribe and instead approached Anti Corruption Bureau for taking legal action against the said clerk as provided under law.
On receipt of the complaint, a discreet verification w... |
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Other Stories |
| 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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| | Spiritual Nagar Kirtan marks observance of 359th Parkash Parv of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in Poonch | |  Poonch, December 28 (Scoop News)- A vibrant and spiritually uplifting Nagar Kirtan was organized in Poonch to commemorate the 359th Parkash Parv of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Guru of Sikhism.
The grand procession commenced from Singh Sabha Gurdwara amid enthusiastic participation of a large number of devotees belonging to different sections of the society.
The Nagar Kirtan was marked by the sacred presence of the Saroop of Sahib Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, beautifully adorned and accompanied by the five beloved ones (Panj Pyaras). Youth showcased traditional Gatka and martial ar... |
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| | Remembering A Legend:Heartfelt Tributes to Prof. M.L. Tikoo (Malla) | | -The Beacon of Education and Activism! |  Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)-Tributes have poured in from around the state, highlighting Prof. M.L. Tikoo (Malla) unwavering commitment to knowledge and innovation. It may be mentioned here that renowned educationist Professor M L Tikoo (Malla) passed away due to Cardiac arrest at his residence Roop Nagar in Jammu on December 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to education and social activism.
He was originally from Bijbehara, Kashmir.
Various social organization and education forums condole his death. They paid their respects to the esteemed Professor highlighting his r... |
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| | Jammu students head to Gujarat for National Integration Camp | | |
Jammu, December 27 (Scoop News)- A team of the School Education Department today flagged off Jammu students for participation in the 26th Rashtra Katha Shivir, being organized by the Shri Vedic Mission Trust at village Pransala, Upleta in Rajkot district, Gujarat.
The flag-off ceremony took place at Teacher Bhawan, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, where the students were dispatched to Gujarat in multiple batches. The first batch, comprising 45 students and 3 escort teachers, departed on December 25, 2025, followed by the second batch of 77 students and 4 escort teachers on December 26, 2025. The third and final batch, consisting of 85 students and 4 escort teachers, was flagged off today. In total... |
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| | UT Task Force meeting on Anaemia Mukt Bharat held at NHM, J&K | | |
Jammu, December 27 (Scoop News)- A meeting of the UT Task Force for effective implementation of Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Programme was held today under the chairmanship of Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), J&K, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary.
The meeting was attended by the members of the UT Task Force with participation both in physical and virtual mode.
The meeting reviewed the status of anaemia in Jammu & Kashmir and discussed a comprehensive, multi-sectoral strategy to address the high prevalence of anaemia among the children, adolescents, women and pregnant mothers.
During the meeting, it was highlighted that as per NFHS-5, anaemia continues to be a major public he... |
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| | BJP leaders pay rich tributes to Mahatma Baba Buta Ram Ji on his 56th Death Anniversary | | |
Miran Sahib (Jammu), December 27 (Scoop News)- The 56th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Baba Buta Ram Ji was observed with great reverence and devotion at Miran Sahib, Jammu, in a programme organized by the Mahasha Sudhaar Sabha.
J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by BJP National Secretary & MLA Dr. Narinder Singh, MLAs Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal and Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat, former MLC Vibodh Gupta, District Prabhari Ayodhya Gupta, DDC members Vidhya Mottan and Balbir, along with several senior BJP leaders and workers paid tributes to Mahatma Baba Buta Ram Ji on the occasion.
Leaders and members of the Mahasha Sudhaar Sabha, including Working President Bishan... |
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| | Police recovers 46 missing mobile phones in Ganderbal | | Handed over to rightful owners | |
Srinagar, December 26 (Scoop News)- In a significant achievement, Cyber Police Station Ganderbal has successfully traced and recovered 46 Missing/lost Cell phones, collectively Worth Lakhs of rupees from different parts of UT of J&K.
Cyber Police Station Ganderbal received multiple complaints from the general public in the past 04 months regarding missing mobile phones. Acting on these complaints, some special and dedicated teams of Cyber Police Station Ganderbal were formed. These teams put in sustained technical and field efforts, resulting in the successful recovery of 46 cell phones from various locations.
These recovered mobile phones were formally handed over to their rightfu... |
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| | J&K Police remains committed to ensuring cyber safety and protecting the digital interests of the public | | |
Srinagar, December 26 (Scoop News)- On 25 December 2025, a fisherman identified as Nazir Ahmad Latoo son of Ghulam Mohammad Latoo resident of Shaltang/Zogyar, reported to Police Station Sheeri, Baramulla, that he had recovered a stone sculpture while fishing in River Jhelum. The sculpture was immediately brought to the notice of police authorities and kept in safe custody at Police Station Sheri.
Subsequently, on 26 December 2025, following due procedure and official directions from the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, J&K, the said stone sculpture—identified as Goddess Durga—was formally handed over by Baramulla Police to officials of the Archaeology Wing, Srinagar th... |
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