Friday, December 5, 2025
 
 Top Stories of The Day
CM Omar Abdullah distributes compassionate appointment orders to 54 beneficiaries of Kashmir division
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)- A day after distributing compassionate appointment orders in Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over SRO-43 and RAS-2022 appointment orders to beneficiaries at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to provide support to the bereaved families. The Chief Minister handed over appointment and regularisation orders to 54 beneficiaries from various districts of Kashmir, marking another significant step toward clearing the backlog of cases under both SRO-43 and RAS-2022. The event was attended by Minister Javaid Ahmad Rana, Commissioner Secretary GAD M. Raju, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo, Commissioner SMC Faz Lul Haseeb, senior civil administration officers, and a large gathering of beneficiaries and their ...
 
 
 Top Stories of the Day
CS reviews proposal of large-scale Solar Park in J&K under MNRE Scheme
Directs Divisional Administrations to identify suitable land patches
Jammu, December 04 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today while chairing a meeting to review the feasibility of establishing a large-scale Solar Park in Jammu & Kashmir under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Solar Park Scheme directed the divisional administrations to expedite the identification of suitable, encumbrance-free land parcels for the project. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Secretary, Science & Technology; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Managing Director, JKPDC; and other senior officers. Taking a district-w...

CM Omar Abdullah attends passing out parade of Agniveer batch in Srinagar
Congratulates pass outs on becoming part of the JAKLI regiment’
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the Passing Out parade of Agniveer Batch-06 at the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) Regimental Centre, Srinagar, where he congratulated the young soldiers for successfully completing their 31-week rigorous training. He wished them a distinguished and honourable career in the service of the nation. Addressing the Agniveers and recruits on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “On this auspicious occasion, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the Agniveers and recruits as y...

Nasir Aejaz Sufi spikes his way to world Volleyball Championship in China
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)- In a story of extraordinary grit and talent, a young athlete from J&K has served an ace on the national stage. NASIR AEJAZ SUFI, a student of a Government School, has been selected to represent India in the prestigious U-15 Boys World Volleyball Championship scheduled to be held in China. This remarkable achievement follows rigorous, nationwide special trials conducted by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). Nasir’s journey from the courts of J&K to the international arena underscores the potential nurtured within the public education and sports...

LG calls upon all the officials, social organizations to pledge to protect and promote rights of Divyangjans
attends International Day of Persons with Disabilities event at Jammu
Jammu, December 03 (Scoop News)- “I salute the resilience, determination and potential of Divyangjans. We are committed to building a system that aligns with their dreams and aspirations, eliminating all challenges and barriers,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. He was speaking at an “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” event at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar. The event was organized by Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (CRC), Jammu under th...

 
 Ladakh News
rZamba Trust and Royal Enfield Review Winter Learning Programme in Kargil along with VECs
Kargil, December 04 (Scoop News)- The rZamba Trust convened a meeting with Village Education Committees (VECs) of different schools in collaboration with Royal Enfield to review and strengthen the Winter Alternative Learning Program. The event was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, VEC members and the rZamba team headed by CEO Shifa Saldon. The event began with the welcome address delivered by Shifa Saldon who extended greetings to all the guests and highlighted the purpose of the gathering. In his address, ADC Imteeaz Kacho appreciated the efforts of the rZamba team for consistently introducing successful and innovative initiatives in the education ...

Watershed Mahotsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Takmachik
Leh,December 04 (Scoop News)- The Watershed Mahotsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Takmachik Micro Watershed under the WDC-2 Khaltsi Project, covering the Singay Lalok and Skurbuchan blocks. The event was graced by Shri Mohd Sharief, SDM Khaltsi, as the Chief Guest, and witnessed active participation from WDT members, SHGs, UGs, Watershed Yoddhas, religious heads, villagers of Khaltsi block, and teachers and students of PM Shri Government Middle School, reflecting strong community engagement in watershed development. During the event, community leaders including the Nambardar of Takmachik and Hanu and the Chairman of Hanu expressed deep appreciation for the impactful inte...

ZEO Nyoma proudly extends her heartfelt congratulations to The Headmaster, staff of KGBV Nyoma
Nyoma,December 04 (Scoop News)- ZEO Nyoma congratulates the Headmaster, Staff Members of KGBV Nyoma and students of Class 8th zonal Level Position Holders ZEO Nyoma proudly extends her heartfelt congratulations to The Headmaster, staff of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Nyoma and the brilliant students who secured top positions in the Class 8th Zonal Level Examination. Their dedication and hard work have brought pride to the institution. Class 8th – Zonal Level Position holders 1.⁠ ⁠SKARMA CHOSDON 8TH 91.42% FIRST KGBV Nyoma 2.⁠ ⁠JIGMAT ANGMO 8TH 86.08% SECOND KGBV Nyoma 3.⁠ ⁠JIGMET CHUSKIT 8TH 85.75% THIRD KGBV Nyoma The ZEO Nyoma further congratulat...

LSSSSB Conducts Training Session for Invigilators, Superintendents
LSSSSB Conducts Training Session for Invigilators, Superintendents, and Authentication Officials in Kargil Kargil, December 03 (Scoop News)- Ladakh Subordinate Staff Service Selection Board (LSSSSB) successfully conducted a comprehensive Training Session for invigilators, centre superintendents, and authentication officials under the supervision of Secretary LSSSSB, Dr. Zahida Banoo. The session focused on preparing officials for the smooth, fair, and transparent conduct of upcoming LSSSSB examinations. Also present on the occasion were, Tehsildar Kargil, Ayaz Ahmad; Assistant Director Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Samina Khatoon; Executive Officer, Municipal Committee,...

EC Tourism Reviews Progress, Orders Speed-Up of Pending Tourism Projects in Kargil
Kargil, December 03 (Scoop News)-Hon’ble Executive Councillor, KDA and Tourism Development Authority, Kacho Mohd Feroz chaired a review meeting today to assess the progress of ongoing works under KDA Kargil. The meeting was attended by the Hon’ble Executive Councillor, RDD and ZDA, Er. Punchok Tashi, and the Hon’ble Executive Councillor for Sheep and Animal Husbandry, Aga Syed Mujtaba. Hon’ble Councillors of different constituencies of LAHDC Kargil besides Executive Engineer, KDA and other senior officials also participated in the deliberations. After a detailed and threadbare discussion on the status of ongoing and pending works, the Hon’ble Executive Councillor issued clear dir...

CPO Leh Reviews Progress of Vibrant Village Programme
Leh, December 03 (Scoop News)-A review meeting on the implementation of the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP-I) was chaired today by Chief Planning Officer Leh, Tsewang Gyalson, at the VC Room of the DC Office, Leh. The meeting aimed to assess the physical and financial progress of projects sanctioned under VVP-I and convergence, along with reviewing the uploading of geo-tagged photographs on the Digital VVP-I portal. The agenda also included the clearance of pending queries, status of new project proposals and discussion of other related issues. During the meeting, the CPO Leh directed all departments to upload status of the works and site photographs on the portal, emphasising that ...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities/ Ability Mela Held at MHMHSS Kargil
Kargil, December 03 (Scoop News)-District Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Kargil today organised an International Day of Persons with Disabilities/ Ability Mela at Munshi Habibullah Mission Higher Secondary School (MHMHSS) Kargil. The event was held in collaboration with the Health Department, School Education Department, Rewa-na-Kasco, Baqirya Health Care & Research Centre (BHC&RC) Kargil ad Regional Art & Theatre Group (RaNTHAG). Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. CMO Kargil Dr Liyaqat Ali Khan; District Social Welfare Officer Kargil, Dr. Shahzad Sarwar (JKAS); Director MHMHSS; Assistant Director MHMHSS; Vice...

Border School Fest Season 2: GMS Sharchay Hailed as Model of Excellence Despite Connectivity Hurdles
Kargil, December 03 (Scoop News)-Government Middle School, Sharchay celebrated Season-2 of the Border School Fest today at Sharchay. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Kargil, Nargis Bano, attended the event as Guest of Honuor while and the Chief Executive Officer of rZamba Trust, Saldon Shifa, was the special guest. Officials of School Education Department, representatives of rZamba Trust, 17000 Feet Foundation, village elders, Village Education Committee (VEC) members, school students and villagers attended the event with enthusiasm. The guests trekked for approximately one hour to ...

 
 Debate
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...

Mumbai Attack: The Darkest Chapter in India’s Fight Against Terrorism
by Farooq Ganderbali The 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks remain one of the most horrific assaults on Indian soil, shaking the nation’s conscience and exposing the brutal face of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. On the night of November 26, 2008, ten heavily armed gunmen, trained and sent by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) — a Pakistan-based terrorist organization — launched coordinated attacks across Mumbai. They carried automatic weapons and grenades, targeting innocent civilians in the bustling heart of India’s financial capital. The attackers struck at multiple crowded locations — Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Leopold Café, two hospitals, a theatre, and three high-profile sit...

 Jammu News
J&K ACB presented Charge-Sheet against ex Assistant Engineer BDO office Chadoora in a trap case
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau presented Charge-sheet in case FIR No. 25/2023 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 of Police Station ACB Srinagar Kashmir against accused public servant namely Tanveer Ahmad Dar, then Assistant Engineer BDO office Suresyar Chadoora, in a bribery case before the Hon`ble Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar. The FIR was registered on 21-12-2023 on a written complaint alleging therein that aforesaid accused demanded ₹2,000/- as bribe for clearing of NREGA Bills. A trap was laid down and the accused was caught red-handed while accepting ₹2000/- as bribe from the comp...

IT Secretary chairs review meet on budgetary requirements of JaKeGA for 2026-27
Jammu, December 04 (Scoop News)- The Information Technology Department today convened a budget review meeting chaired by its Secretary Dr. Piyush Singla to assess the ongoing initiatives and budgetary requirements of the Jammu & Kashmir e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA) for 2026-27 fiscal. CEO JaKeGA, Mahima Madan, presented key proposals including establishment of Disaster Recovery Centres, augmentation of the State Data Centre and scaling up of e-Office 2.0 to district and block levels. Besides, updates were also shared on IT infrastructure such as WiFi strengthening, cyber-security enhancements, digitization initiatives and the upcoming Internship Programme. The Secretary IT encourage...

GCOE Jammu, CUJ host National workshop on “Panchpadi Approach”
Jammu, December 04 (Scoop News)- The Government College of Education, Jammu and School of Teacher Education, Cluster University of Jammu jointly organized a one day National Workshop on “Panchpadi Approach in the Light of NEP 2020 and NCF 2023: Towards Holistic and Experiential Learning.” The workshop was aimed to provide practical exposure and training to the teacher educators, school teachers and student-teachers in implementing the Panchpadi Approach within the pedagogical framework of NEP 2020 and NCF 2023. Additional Chief Secretary Higher Education, Shantmanu, was the chief guest on the occasion. In his address, the ACS motivated the students to work hard and give their ...

ARI & Trainings Deptt. organises workshop-cum-training programme on online portal for updation of RRs
Jammu, December 04 (Scoop News)- ARI & Trainings department organized a highly impressive Workshop-cum-Training programme on online portal for updation of Recruitment Rules (RRs), a major reform initiative aimed at bringing transparency, efficiency, and uniformity in the process of framing, amending and approval of RRs across all Ministries and departments at Convention Centre here today. Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Higher Education, Shantmanu was the chief guest on the occasion. ACS, PW(R&B), A.K. Singh; Commissioner Secretary, ARI & Trainings, Shabnam Kamili; various Administrative Secretaries, senior officers of different departments, General Managers of Government Pres...

LoP Sunil Sharma Meets LG Manoj Sinha
Raises Key Demand for Age Relaxation of Aspirants
Jammu, December 04 (Scoop News)- Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma today met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhawan, Jammu, to strongly raise the long-pending demand of age relaxation for combined competative examination aspirants across Jammu & Kashmir. Sharma conveyed that a large number of aspirants and delegations have been approaching him for several weeks, seeking intervention on the issue of upper-age relaxation in various recruitment processes. He informed the Hon’ble LG that many aspirants have also mailed their concerns, highlighting the difficulties they fac...

Devyani Rana launches Youth Orientation Camp for Hotel Industry Careers in Nagrota Constituency
Ghorta,December 03 (Scoop News)- MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana today inaugurated an Orientation and Training Camp aimed at empowering local youth and preparing them for employment opportunities in the hotel and hospitality industry across Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of the country. The programme has been organised in collaboration with ARC Hospitality, Jammu, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance skill development and open corporate avenues for the younger generation. Over 200 enthusiastic youth, aged 18 to 27, participated in the inaugural session. The selected candidates will undergo an intensive 45-day free training programme, covering essential hospitality skills, professiona...

Rattan Lal Gupta welcomed Age relaxation measure for JKAS aspirants in J&K
Jammu, December 03 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Monday welcomed a number of youth from diverse walks of life into the party fold at the party’s provincial headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu. Among others, Party’s youth leader and Working President NCSU Jammu Sardar Arunpal Singh was also present on the occasion. Welcoming the new entrants, Rattan Lal Gupta said, “The National Conference has always believed that the youth are the backbone of our society. We are glad to see young and energetic minds joining our mission. The Omar Abdullah–led government has consistently taken pro-youth measu...

CTTIK for speedy restoration and boosting train connectivity
CTTIK for speedy restoration and boosting train connectivity Katra , December 03 (Scoop News)-A delegation of the Chamber of Tourism, Trade and Industry Katra (CTTIK) headed by president Raj Kumar Padha ,vice president Susheel Dubey and secretary Atul Sharma today met Sh. Uchit Singal Sr. divisional commercial manager northern railways in his office chamber to highlight the pressing issues arising from the extended disruption of railway services in the Jammu Division. During the meeting, the delegation submitted a detailed representation outlining the persistent hardships faced by pilgrims, tourism stakeholders, the business community and general commuters due to the c...

 
 Kashmir News
Police Arrests Long-Time Absconder In Anantnag
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)- In a significant breakthrough, Police in Anantnag have successfully apprehended a long-time absconder who had been evading arrest for an extended period. The accused Rattan Chand son of Vikru Chand resident of Gurah Kalyal, Billawar, was wanted in connection with FIR No. 45/2013, registered under sections 366, 376, and 343 RPC dated 15/05/2013 of PS Achabal. After sustained efforts and meticulous tracking, he was arrested from Mahanpur, Basohli, District Kathua. The individual has been taken into custody and will be produced before the concerned court for necessary legal action. This arrest underscores the commitment of J&K Police to bring...

Police Arrests Long-Time Absconder In Anantnag
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)- In a significant breakthrough, Police in Anantnag have successfully apprehended a long-time absconder who had been evading arrest for an extended period. The accused Rattan Chand son of Vikru Chand resident of Gurah Kalyal, Billawar, was wanted in connection with FIR No. 45/2013, registered under sections 366, 376, and 343 RPC dated 15/05/2013 of PS Achabal. After sustained efforts and meticulous tracking, he was arrested from Mahanpur, Basohli, District Kathua. The individual has been taken into custody and will be produced before the concerned court for necessary legal action. This arrest underscores the commitment of J&K Police to bring...

Institution of Engineers (India) organizing All-India Two-Day Workshop on "Zabaan-o-Bunyad"
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)-The Institution of Engineers (India) J&K State Centre is organizing an All-India Two-Day Workshop titled "Zabaan-o-Bunyad", Empowering Non-Engineer Builders through Urdu-Medium Technical Training,” scheduled on 5th and 6th December 2025, from 2:00 PM onwards, at the Auditorium of IEI J&K State Centre, Sonwarbagh, Srinagar. This initiative is a skill-building program aimed at empowering non-engineer builders and the on-site skilled workforce by providing technical training in the accessible Urdu language. Er. Ferdous Ahad Bhat, FIE, C. Eng (I),Chairman said that this national workshop addresses a crucial need within the construction sector, enhanci...

IUST’s Nursing College Organizes Awareness Programme on Substance Abuse & Prevention
Srinagar, December 03 (Scoop News)- Charar-i-Sharief, Budgam, December 3: Under IUST’s Community Outreach Program, Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing & Medical Technology (AMCONMT), Charar-i-Sharief, Budgam, constituent college of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized an Awareness Programme on ‘Substance Abuse & Its Prevention’. The program was held at Government Degree College, Charar-i-Sharief under the banner of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (Drug-Free India Campaign). The programme aimed to sensitize students and youth about the increasing threat of substance abuse and highlighted preventive measures, early identification, and the role of community-...

Cyber Police Recovers ₹5,34,938 in Cyber Financial Fraud Cases During November In Awantipora
Srinagar, December 03 (Scoop News)- Cyber Police Awantipora continues its focused efforts to curb cyber-enabled financial crimes and safeguard citizens from online fraud. As part of these sustained initiatives, the Cyber PS Awantipora successfully recovered ₹5,34,938/- during the month of November 2025 in various cyber financial fraud complaints reported by the public. Throughout the month, several victims approached the Cyber Police Station with complaints related to UPI frauds, social media scams, online marketplace cheating, fake loan apps, OTP misuse, and fraudulent investment schemes. Acting promptly, the Cyber team froze suspicious transactions in real time, coordinated with ba...

Police Conducts Cyber Awareness Programme In Pulwama
Srinagar, December 03 (Scoop News)- Continuing its efforts to promote a safe and secure digital ecosystem, police in Pulwama organised a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme at Panchayat Ghar, Nikas. The session was conducted by officers of Police, who engaged with the local community to spread awareness about rising cyber threats. During the interactive programme, officers highlighted key issues such as digital frauds, phishing scams, identity theft, and misuse of social media. Participants were educated about essential cyber hygiene practices, including safeguarding personal information, using strong passwords, verifying online links, and avoiding suspicious communications. The ...

Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul visits Court Complex Baramulla
Reviews it's functioning
Baramulla,, December 03 (Scoop News)- Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and the Administrative Judge for District Baramulla, Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, today conducted an administrative visit of District Court Complex Baramulla. During the visit, the Justice inaugurated the newly constructed Senior Lawyers’ Facilitation Lounge in the District Court Complex Baramulla in the presence of District and Sessions Judge, Baramulla, Jawad Ahmad; Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa; SSP Baramulla, Gurinderpal Singh, Col. Bindu Nair, 173 Engineer Regiment (TA); President Bar Association Baramulla, Advocate Neelofar Masood, and other officers from the District Administrati...

Div Com Kashmir chairs meeting with DCs
Reviews Progress on Multiple Administrative Matters
Srinagar, December 03 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, chaired a meeting with all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to review the progress on several important matters, including appointments under SRO-43 for families of terror victims, implementation of self-employment schemes, land transfer cases involving security agencies, and construction of houses for families affected by terrorism and cross-border shelling. The meeting also assessed the status of under-construction BSNL towers, public grievance disposal, and revision of stamp duty rates across districts. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioners apprised the Divisional Commissioner of the current status...

 
 Other Stories
IUST Organises Programme on Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning
Awantipora, December 04 (Scoop News)- The Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society (MCSS), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change (DESCC), organised an outreach programme titled 'Nature Walk: An Initiative under Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning' at the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) Park, Campus II. The programme, held under the University’s initiative on science, society and well-being, aimed to highlight the positive impact of nature-based learning on mental health, stress reduction and academic performance. Dr. Dharam Chand, from DESCC and Coordin...

IUST Organises Programme on Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning
Awantipora, December 04 (Scoop News)- The Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society (MCSS), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change (DESCC), organised an outreach programme titled 'Nature Walk: An Initiative under Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning' at the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) Park, Campus II. The programme, held under the University’s initiative on science, society and well-being, aimed to highlight the positive impact of nature-based learning on mental health, stress reduction and academic performance. Dr. Dharam Chand, from DESCC and Coordinator...

Cyber Police Foils Online Frauds In Budgam
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)- Cyber Police Budgam has intensified its action against rising cyber-enabled crimes, successfully recovering ₹15,87,593/- lost in various online fraud cases during October and November 2025. The unit also felicitated for recovering 52 lost or stolen mobile phones, worth approximately ₹1.5 lakh, through the CIER portal. The recovered amounts were linked to complaints involving UPI frauds, fake social media deals, online marketplace scams, fraudulent loan apps, OTP misuse, and bogus investment offers. Acting swiftly, Cyber Police froze suspicious transactions, coordinated with banks and financial institutions, and tracked digital footprints to ensure ti...

Police Registers FIR Against Hotel for Violation of The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 in Anantnag
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)- During routine inspections of hotels and guest accommodations in the Rafting Point general area, a police party from Police Station Pahalgam conducted checks to ensure compliance with legal and security regulations. During the inspection, it was found that Hotel Golden Heritage, Rafting Point, Yenner, had accommodated two foreign nationals of Thailand. The hotel management deliberately concealed their stay and failed to submit the mandatory Form C online, which is required for reporting and registration of foreign nationals. This act constitutes a clear violation of the provisions of The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, which mandates strict ...

KP Recourse, Restitution, Rehabilitation & Resettlement Bill 2022 to come up in Rajya Sabha:AIKS garners support
New Delhi, December 04 (Scoop News)- The Kashmiri Pandits ( Recourse, Restitution, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2022 is likely to come up for discussion in Rajya sabha on 5 December tabled by kashmiri origin Member of Parliament Vivek Tankha. The Private Bill was selected through a draw of lots in September earlier but couldn't come up for discussion as not reached. This time the President of India has again given a nod for this private bill that was conveyed by Rajya sabha secretariat on 14 November to Vivek Tankha. This private bill is aimed at Rehabilitation and resettlement of K...

DJMC IUST Holds Workshop on Podcasting
Awantipora, December 03 (Scoop News)- The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), under its Industry Connect Initiative organised a workshop titled “PodCraft: Workshop on Podcasting Practices” with RJ Umar Nisar, podcaster and founder of Mashq Talks. The programme, attended by students of Journalism and Mass Communication, aimed to introduce them to real-world podcasting and provide practical knowledge beyond classroom learning. During the workshop, RJ Umar familiarised the participants with the core elements of podcast production, including ideation, scriptwriting, audio aesthetics, branding, and publishing strateg...

J&K ACB presented Charge-Sheet against then Patwari Halqa Khanyar Srinagar
and his touts in a trap case.
Srinagar, December 03 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau presented Charge-sheet in case FIR No. 35/2022 registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 & section 120-B IPC at Police Station ACB Srinagar Kashmir against accused public servant namely Aijaz Ahmad Shegen, then Patwari Halqa Khanyar Srinagar and his touts, in a bribery case before the Hon`ble Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar. The FIR was registered on 01-09-2022 on a written complaint alleging therein that aforesaid accused demanded ₹7,000/- as bribe for issuance of revenue extracts in favour of complainant. During trap proceedings two touts namely Showkat Ahmad Budoo a...

SWD celebrates World Disability Day at Abhedananda Home, Solina Srinagar
Srinagar, December 03 (Scoop News)- The Department of Social Welfare today observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by organizing a special programme at Abhedananda Home, Solina Rambagh, Srinagar. This year’s global theme, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” guided the day’s proceedings. Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sarmad Hafeez , was the chief guest on the occasion. In his address, the Commissioner Secretary reaffirmed the department’s commitment towards building an inclusive society where every individual can live with dignity, access their rights and enjoy equal opportunities. He highlighted sever...

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