Monday, December 15, 2025
 
 Top Stories of The Day
Huge turnout of people at Congress mega rally against vote chori
This country will be run by Constitution, not RSS ideology: Kharge
New Delhi, December 14 (Scoop News)-A huge turnout of people marked the Congress’ mega rally today against the vote chori by the Bharatiya Janata Party in collusion with the Election Commission of India. Congress workers from different parts of the country converged on the historic Ramlila Maidan to register their protest against vote chori, with the sky reverberating with the slogans of ‘vote chor, gaddi chhod’. While the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the country will not be run by the BJP-RSS ideology or Manusmriti but by the Constitution, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that there was ‘vote chori’ DNA in the BJP and that of truth and non-violence in the Congress. Addressing the massive rally, Kharge said that the BJP and the RSS want to take the country back to the days of Manu and want to push the poor and downtrodden into slav...
 
 
 Top Stories of the Day
Lieutenant Governor chairs 84th University Council Meeting of Kashmir University
Srinagar, December 14 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 84th Meeting of the University Council of the University of Kashmir (KU), at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, emphasized the need to introduce contemporary, interdisciplinary and skill-oriented academic programmes aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP-2020). He stressed that the University must focus on innovation, employability, and entrepreneurship, while ensuring that academic initiatives respond to local and regional d...

Historic Musical ‘Tap Se Tyag Tak’ Staged in Gurugram
CM Saini and Anupam Kher Grace Occasion
Gurugram, December 13 (Scoop News)- To mark the sacred 350th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the RMK Arts & Research Foundation (Regd) Jammu staged a poignant musical drama, “Tap Se Tyag Tak,” at the Apparel House Auditorium Gurugram on Thursday. Organized jointly by the Kashmiri Hindu Prakoshth, Haryana, and Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, the event was presided over by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, with renowned Bollywood actor and Padma Bhushan awardee Anupam Kher attending as the Chief Guest. The production, a result of three months of tireless preparation, ...

LG hands over appointment letters to 39 NoKs of terror victims from Kashmir Division
Terrorism not only claimed lives but it had also shattered: LG
Srinagar, December 13 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 39 Next of Kins (NoKs) of terror victims from Kashmir Division, at Lok Bhavan Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor reiterated his commitment to delivering justice, jobs and dignity to terror victim families. The family members, whose loved ones were mercilessly killed by terrorists, narrated the horrifying incidents and the trauma they suffered for decades in silence. “For these families, today the long wait for justice has ended. With concrete steps for rehabilitation,...

Chief Secretary visits mini-township Jagti
Distributes sanction orders under SSSs, allotment orders among migrant beneficiaries
Jammum,December 13 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary Atal Duloo today visited the mini-township Jagti Nagrota to inspect development works besides inaugurating vital projects. The Chief Secretary inspected the Sub District Hospital and Government Higher Secondary School, Jagti, the ongoing work on multi purpose community hall being constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 6.5 crore and other development works. He also inaugurated five bore wells and visited the NFSA integration centre. Later, the Chief Secretary distributed sanction orders under various Social Security Schemes like Old Ag...

 
 Ladakh News
Ladakh Archery Team Creates History at Senior National Championships
Kargil, December 14 (Scoop News)- In a momentous achievement for the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Ladakh Archery Team has delivered an outstanding performance at the Senior Archery National Championships held in Hyderabad, where 31 states competed. The team showcased exceptional talent and resilience, qualifying for the Round of 16 and registering a remarkable victory against Punjab. Advancing to the quarterfinals, the team fought a close battle against Andhra Pradesh, narrowly losing by just two points. Despite the narrow defeat, Ladakh achieved a historic milestone as the team qua...

3-Day Workshop on SEE Learning Concludes Successfully at DIET Leh
Leh, December 14 (Scoop News)- The District Institute of Education & Training (DIET), Leh, successfully concluded a transformative 3-Day Workshop on Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning today. The programme, conducted with the addition of Mr. Nishant Payal, Programme Manager Piramal Foundation who had joined as the Resource person from day 2 of the programme, including Mr. Dorjay Wangchuk, Sr. Lecturer DIET & Ms. Tsering Angmo Lecturer, DIET. During the sessions all the experts provided deep insights into the practical implementation of SEE Learning principles within the educational ecosystem. The final day focused on operationalizing the SEE Learning framework. A dedicated se...

LAHDC Kargil declares winter vacation for schools from December 15 onwards
Kargil, December 14 (Scoop News)- A meeting regarding the declaration of winter vacation in Government and Private Schools of Kargil District was convened today under the chairmanship of the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, at the Council Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Executive Councillors Kacho Mohd Feroz, Aga Syed Mujataba, and Phunchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; the Chief Medical Officer (CMO); the Chief Education Officer, and other concerned officers. After thorough deliberations, and keeping in view the prevailing weather conditions and health concerns of students, it was unanimously deci...

"Sunday on Cycle" - rally for ex-servicemen held in Kargil
Kargil, December 14 (Scoop News)- Sports Authority of India (SAI) launched Fit India Cycling Drive in collaboration with Kendriya Sainik Board "Sunday on Cycle" today commemorating 1971 Kargil War Victory. The flagship event for the same is also being held in Goa on 14 Dec 2025 commemorating the valour and victory of the 1971 Vijay Diwas. This event has been organised by Zila Sainik Welfare Office at Kargil in collaboration with Sports Authority of India, Kargil. Despite cold climatic conditions at freezing temperatures, the Ex-Servicemen of Kargil participated with great zeal and enthusiasm. "Fit India Movement" was launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister in 2019 and it aims to make f...

Haj Committee Ladakh Holds Hajj 2025 Feedback Programme in Kargil
Kargil, December 12 (Scoop News)- The Haj Committee Ladakh organised a Hajj Feedback Programme for the Hajis of 2025 today at the Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil. The event was aimed at reviewing the facilities and services provided to pilgrims during this year’s Holy Haj pilgrimage. The meeting was attended by Member Haj Committee Ladakh, Mohd Ali Chandan and Member Haj Committee, Zaheer Hussain Babar, along with a large number of Hajis who had returned from the pilgrimage. Hajis, while sharing their feedback, expressed deep gratitude to the Government of India for providing excellent facilities during the Haj rituals. They especially thanked Haji Ali Majaz, Chairperson Haj Commit...

Review Meeting on Camps Held Under the Memangs Si Rjabstogs Outreach Campaign
Nubra, December 12 (Scoop News)-Sub Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mukul Beniwal IAS, chaired a review meeting today at the SDM Office Complex to assess the camps organized under the Memangs Si Rjabstogs Outreach Campaign. The meeting aimed to evaluate follow up actions taken on public grievances and feedback gathered during the campaign. Key discussions included public health concerns, PWD related construction matters and the need for reconstruction and upgradation in several schools. Issues linked to various government schemes were also examined. The SDM assured that all concerns raised by the public would be given due attention and resolved promptly. The meeting was attended b...

Mimang Si Jabstok held at Skalzangling on 12 December 2025
Leh, December 12 (Scoop News)- The outreach programme “Mimang Si Jabstok” was conducted today, 12 December 2025, at Skalzangling, where representatives from various departments and agencies briefed the public about ongoing schemes, services, and initiatives. The Nodal Officer, Tehsildar Leh Dorjay Gyalson (JKAS), introduced the objectives of the campaign and highlighted its importance in ensuring transparency and citizen awareness. The Education Department shared updates on women’s self-defence training being conducted across central schools with financial support, along with information on the Ladakh Model School Initiative. The Horticulture Department informed the public about various sch...

Block Level Sports Meet Held at SAS&T Kargil Campus
Kargil, December 12 (Scoop News)- The Block Level Sports event organized by Mera Yuva Bharat (MYBK) Kargil, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with the School of Agriculture Science and Technology (SAS&T), Kargil Campus, successfully concluded a spirited two-day inter-student sports fest held on December 11–12, 2025. The event brought together 50–60 enthusiastic students, along with faculty members, who participated with great energy and sportsmanship. The meet began with an inaugural ceremony led by Chief Guest Dr. Mutup, Director college development council, University of Ladakh,who formally opened the event. The sports competitions aimed to ...

 
 Debate
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...

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...

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...

Trump-Xi Meeting: Just Optics, No Concrete Deliverables
Asad Mirza The much-awaited meeting between the US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, finally took place last week in Busan, South Korea. Reportedly, the two adversaries reached a wide-ranging trade and economic agreement at the meeting. The deal addresses fentanyl precursors, rare earth export controls, tariffs, and semiconductor trade restrictions, signalling a possible stabilisation in US-China ties. The Busan meeting between US President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, happened after a gap of six years, though as pointed out by President X...

 Jammu News
BJP reaffirms people-centric governance at MLAs meet
Jammu, December 14 (Scoop News)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, held an important meeting of its MLAs at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, reaffirming its strong political resolve and social commitment towards the people of the Union Territory. Sat Sharma (CA), Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and President, BJP Jammu & Kashmir chaired the meeting, accompanied by the Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, and Dr. Narinder Singh, BJP National Secretary and MLA, also addressed the MLAs. BJP General Secretaries and party legislators participated in the meeting. During the deliberations, the leadership...

Cells sharpen public opinion and defeat anti-national, anti-development narratives: Sat Sharma
Jammu, December 14 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma, along with General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul, addressed an important meeting of various party cells at the BJP headquarters in Jammu. BJP J&K General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan also addressed the meeting which organized by Ved Sharma, In-charge J&K BJP All Cells. Addressing the Cell Convenors, Sat Sharma emphasized that party cells are not merely organizational units but are BJP’s most effective political instruments for social transformation and public communication. He said that in today’s politically charged environment, party cells play a decisive role in ...

3rd Annual Gurmat Samagam Held at Marh Bagh, Jammu
Jammu, December 14 (Scoop News)- The third Annual Gurmat Samagam was held today at Bhai Khushal Singh Gurmat Vidya and Research Centre, Marh Bagh, Jammu, under the patronage of Sant Tejwant Singh Ji, Mukhi Dera Santpura Danna. A large number of Sikh Sangat from across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir participated in the spiritually enriching programme. On the occasion, prominent Sikh preacher Jathedar Baljeet Singh Daduwal of Haryana Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee addressed the gathering and gave a detailed and enlightening account of Sikh history, with special reference to the ...

Government Polytechnic Reasi organized Awareness Programe on Stray Dog Attacks
Jammu, December 13 (Scoop News)- Government Polytechnic College Reasi today organised a comprehensive awareness session on the dangers of dog bites, preventive measures, post-dog bite protocol, and first aid training for the students and staff members of the institution. The event aimed to educate the participants about the importance of responsible behavior towards street dogs and the necessary precautions to be taken to prevent dog bite incidents. The session was conducted under the guidance of Principal, Government Polytechnic College Reasi, Er. Arun Bangotra, Chief Medical Officer, Reasi, Dr. Mohd Ashraf Kohli and Medical Superintendent, Dr. Gopal Datt. While speaking on the occasi...

Agriculture Department Issues Strict Instructions to Agri-Input Dealers on Regulatory Compliance
Kathua, December 13 (Scoop News)- As per the directions of Director Law Enforcement, J&K Sh. Balbir Singh and ADLE, Jammu, Sh. Kuldeep Singh, a meeting of all dealers and retailers dealing in seeds, fertilizers and pesticides of District Kathua was convened today at the Kathua Sub-Division Office to review compliance with the statutory provisions governing the sale and distribution of agricultural inputs. The meeting was aimed at sensitizing stakeholders and ensuring strict adherence to the existing regulatory framework. During the meeting, clear and explicit instructions were issued to all concerned to strictly comply with the provisions of the Seeds Act, the Fertilizer Control Orde...

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘂
𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘂, December 13 (Scoop News)- The Inter-Battalion and Inter-Zone Sports Meet concluded today with a vibrant and well-attended closing ceremony at Gulshan Ground, marking the successful culmination of a major sporting extravaganza. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and intense competition, underscoring the strong sports culture within the J&K Police. The closing ceremony was held with great zeal and enthusiasm. Teams representing various battalions and zones demonstrated exceptional athletic ability, discipline, teamwork, and exemplary sportsmanship throughout the to...

Preparatory Meeting for Jammu Marathon-2025 Held
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- The Jammu & Kashmir Police is making comprehensive preparations to organise Jammu Marathon 2025” on December 28, 2025, at Gulshan Ground, Jammu, under its Civic Action Programme (CAP). 2. In this connection, a preparatory meeting was held today at APHQ Jammu, chaired by Sh. Anand Jain, IPS, ADG Armed J&K, who is also Chairman of the Organising Committee. During the meeting, Sh. Jain reviewed the current status of arrangements and issued detailed instructions to the officers concerned to ensure the efficient, secure, and successful conduct of the event. 3. At the outset, Dy.SP Kuldeep Handoo, Sports Officer APHQ, delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint p...

Director Agriculture Jammu Chairs Review Meeting to Assess Progress under various Schemes
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- A comprehensive review meeting was today held under the chairmanship of the Director Agriculture Jammu, Sh. Anil Gupta, to evaluate the physical and financial progress achieved under CSS, CAPEX, HADP, and NABARD. The meeting was attended by Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Sh. Aman Jyoti Sharma, Deputy Director Planning Sh. Yaqoob Zargar, CAO Jammu Sh. Manohar Lal Sharma, DAO Jammu Sh. Vinod Khajuria, Technical Officer HADP (DoAJ) Sh. Raj Kumar, along with senior officers and staff of the Directorate. The Chief Agriculture Officers (CAOs) also participated through video conference. During the review, Director Agriculture issued clear direc...

 
 Kashmir News
Police organises drug awareness programmes in Awantipora
Srinagar, December 14 (Scoop News)- Police in Awantipora organised drug awareness programmes at Dcode Coaching Centre Pampore and Mr English Training Academy Pampore. These programmes were aimed at sensitising students and youth about the harmful physical, psychological, and social effects of drug abuse. During the interactive sessions, police officers highlighted the growing menace of drug addiction and its adverse impact on individuals, families, and society at large. The participants were educated about different forms of narcotics and psychotropic substances, the early warning signs of drug addiction, and the serious legal consequences associated with drug abuse and drug traffic...

Police presents challan in EIMCO case in Awantipora
Srinagar, December 14 (Scoop News)- Police in Awantipora presented the challan in Case FIR No. 86/2025, registered under Sections 2/3 of the EIMCO Act, before the Hon’ble Court against 40 accused persons who were allegedly involved in anti-national activities and had allegedly crossed the border to Pakistan for illegal arms training, and did not return thereafter. The investigation in the case was conducted by SHO Police Station Awantipora, under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora. Upon completion of all legal formalities, the challan has been submitted for judicial proceedings. ...

IEI-JKSC observes Energy Conservation Day
one-day seminar titled “Save Energy, Sustain the Future”
Srinagar, December 14 (Scoop News)-The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC) observed National Energy Conservation Day by organising a one-day technical seminar themed “Save Energy, Sustain the Future”, bringing together Corporate & Executive Committee Members of IEI, engineers, academicians, administrators, Students, and professionals to deliberate on practical pathways for reducing energy consumption while sustaining developmental momentum. The programme commenced with an introduction by Er. Irfan Ahmad Reshi, MIE, Honorary Secretary, IEI-JKSC, emphasised the importance of energy conservation not only as a policy objective, but also as a profession...

Students Show Strong Faith As Free Mega SATHE Test Records Huge Turnout In Both Phases
Srinagar, December 14 (Scoop News)- The Mega SATHE Scholarship Test organised by Sadam KIE (SKIE) has created a strong wave of hope among students across Jammu & Kashmir, with around 8,000 students participating in two major phases of the examination. The second phase, held on Sunday, 14 December 2025, witnessed the participation of more than 3,000 students, while the first phase earlier saw nearly 5,000 students appear for the test. Together, this overwhelming response has made SATHE one of the largest free scholarship tests ever conducted in the Valley. Students came not only from S...

DC Budgam Inspects Progress of Works at 125-Bedded New District Hospital and 100-Bedded CCU, Reshipora
Budgam, December 13 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat today conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing works of the 125-bedded New District Hospital and the 100-bedded Critical Care Unit (CCU) at Reshipora, Budgam, to assess the pace and quality of construction. During the inspection, the DC was apprised that substantial progress has been achieved on the 125-bedded hospital project. Structural works up to the fourth floor including columns and slabs stand completed, while mumpty level column and beam work has also been completed. Brickwork upto third floors has been completed, and AAC block masonry up to the third floor is complete, with work ...

4th National Lok Adalat 2025 Held at Srinagar, Justice Delivered with Dignity
Srinagar, December 13 (Scoop News)- In a significant stride towards delivering timely and amicable justice, , District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in collaboration with the District Judiciary Srinagar successfully organized the 4th National Lok Adalat 2025 at the District Court Complex Mominabad, Srinagar, and at the Court of the Additional Special Mobile Magistrate/JMIC Panthachowk. The Lok Adalat was held under the guidance of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority) and overall supervision of Haq Nawaz Zargar Principal District & Sessions Judge ( Chairman, DLSA) Srinagar, and ShaziaTabasum, Member Secret...

Hakeem Yaseen Meets LG Sinha, Flags Key Developmental Concerns Across J&K
Srinagar, December 13 (Scoop News)- President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Saturday met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan and raised several pressing developmental and public welfare issues concerning different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with special emphasis on Budgam district and other neglected rural areas. During the meeting, Hakeem Yaseen apprised the Lieutenant Governor of the hardships being faced by people due to inadequate infrastructure, rising electricity tariffs, and lack of basic amenities. He said that m...

J&K Police launch district-wide drive against traffic violations in Sopore
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- J&K Police launched a district-wide drive against traffic violations to enforce road discipline and ensure safer movement on public roads across Police District Sopore. As part of the drive, action is being taken against visible violations of traffic rules and the Motor Vehicles Act. Vehicles with outside UT registration numbers were also checked, and several vehicles were seized and challaned for violations of the MV Act. The enforcement drive aims to inculcate a sense of responsibility among road users and ensure orderly, lawful and disciplined behaviour on roads. Special emphasis is being laid on addressing visible violations so that the implement...

 
 Other Stories
Adopt all indigenous products, make India self-reliant: Sanjita Dogra
Hiranagar, December 14 (Scoop News)- Jammu Kashmir BJP General Secretary and State Headquarters Incharge Sanjita Dogra said that every citizen of the country should give up foreign goods and adopt indigenous products while promoting local items. She said that it is the responsibility of all of us to take Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a self-reliant India (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) to every household. Dogra was addressing a large gathering of hundreds of people at a programme organized in Hiranagar under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Among the leaders present with her on the occasion were Hiranagar MLA Vijay Sharma, BJP Kathua District President Updesh Andotra, District Ge...

BJP Jammu South district office inaugurated by Sat Sharma and Ashok Koul
Jammu, December 14 (Scoop News)- Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir led by its senior leaders, inaugurated the new BJP District Jammu South office at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. President, J&K BJP, and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), along with General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, inaugurated the office of District Jammu South in the presence of J&K BJP Vice-Presidents Rakesh Mahajan, and Rekha Mahajan, General Secretary Baldev Billawaria, MLA Ch. Vikram Randhawa, Library Incharge Prof. Kulbhushan Mohtra, District Jammu South team, and other prominent leaders and party activists. The programme was organized by the BJP District Jammu South unit under ...

District Administration Jammu intensifies drive against land grabbers, drug peddlers
Jammu, December 13 (Scoop News)- In continuation to the ongoing drive and action against drug peddlers and land grabbers, District Administration Jammu today carried out a demolition drive at village Narwal Bala, Tehsil Bahu. The operation was conducted on the directions of District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas in coordination with SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh. The District Administration demolished 8 illegal structures belonging to persons involved in multiple cases under NDPS Act. “The accused persons, despite allowing sufficient time, did not mend their ways and were actively involved in illegal sale/purchase of narcotic substances” authorities said. The District Adminis...

CM Omar Abdullah unveils curtain raiser of 17th Adventure Tourism Convention at Gulmarg
Gulmarg, December 13 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the Curtain Raiser of the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) at the Gulmarg Convention Centre, formally setting the tone for the prestigious national event scheduled to be held in Srinagar from December 17 to 20, 2025. He said the convention would play a pivotal role in positioning Jammu & Kashmir as a leading global destination for adventure tourism. The event was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Gulmarg Farooq Ahmad Shah, MLA Zadi...

Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurates National Lok Adalat at Jammu
Jammu, December 13 (Scoop News)- A National Lok Adalat was held today under the leadership of Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-In-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority), Arun Palli and Chairmanship of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman of J&K Legal Services Authority. The event was held in presence of Justice Sindhu Sharma, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Administrative Judge for District Jammu and under the guidance of R. N. Watal, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (Pr. District & Sessions Judge) Jammu and ...

J&K police take legal action against 144 vehicles for ownership violations in Shopian
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- In a week-long enforcement drive against traffic violations, J&K Police in Shopian took legal action against 144 vehicles bearing registration numbers of other states, found plying on roads without mandatory transfer of ownership after sale–purchase. Special police teams were deployed across multiple locations to identify such vehicles. During the drive, several vehicles operating without proper transfer of ownership and without mandatory re-registration were found in violation, and action under the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act has been initiated, including for non-registration and failure to transfer ownership. This action forms p...

J&K Police seize vehicles not transferred after sale–purchase in Awantipora
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- J&K Police in Awantipora have intensified vehicle checking across the police district as part of an enforcement drive targeting vehicles operating without mandatory transfer of ownership after sale/purchase. Checking teams were deployed at multiple locations, during which several vehicles found without proper documentation, without updated ownership records, or involved in rash driving were seized. Necessary proceedings under the Motor Vehicles Act have been initiated. J&K Police urges all vehicle owners to promptly complete transfer-of-ownership formalities, avoid rash driving, and ensure all vehicle documents are kept up to date. Similar enf...

Action against non-transferred vehicles
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- J&K Police have intensified vehicle checking across the district Anantnag as part of a special enforcement drive against vehicles operating without mandatory transfer of ownership after sale/purchase. Teams deployed at multiple checkpoints inspected vehicles for proper documentation and updated ownership records. Several vehicles found violating norms or involved in rash driving were seized, and proceedings under the Motor Vehicles Act have been initiated. J&K Police urge all vehicle owners to complete transfer-of-ownership formalities promptly, maintain valid documents, and strictly avoid rash driving. The department has reiterated that simil...

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