Friday, November 14, 2025
 
 Top Stories of The Day
Chief Secretary reviews issues concerning PM Package Employees
Jammu, November 13 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review and resolve various issues pertaining to Prime Minister’s Package Employees serving in the Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRR&R); Commissioner Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs; Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department; Secretary, School Education; Relief Commissioner (Migrants); Chief Engineers of R&B; Representatives from other departments and senior officers of DMRR&R. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took a comprehensive review of several key matters, including allotment criteria and infrastructure facilities at the transit accommodations provided to PM Package Employees across various locations in Kashmir. Discussions were held on revision of criteria for allotment of government flats, and municipal issues such as sewerage management, drainage, and garbage disposal in these residential colonies. The Housing & Urban Dev...
 
 
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Lieutenant Governor addressed the Second Special Convocation of University of Jammu
Never forget humility, hunger to learn, and work ethics to succeed in life: LG Sinha
Jammu, November 13 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, graced the 19th (Second Special) Convocation Ceremony of University of Jammu, today. In his convocation address, the Lieutenant Governor underscored the importance of embracing change in the higher education sector and asked the faculty members to focus on skill-first curriculum, collaboration across disciplines and keeping pace with evolving trends to meet the demands of India's economy and the society. “There is a need to strengthen research infrastructure and its focus on outcomes by exploiting cutting-edge te...

CM Omar Abdullah addresses 19th Convocation of University of Jammu
Jammu, November 13 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that his government has undertaken a series of transformative reforms to enhance access, quality and relevance in higher education across Jammu and Kashmir—reforms that directly benefit institutions such as the University of Jammu and, most importantly, its students. He was speaking at the 19th (Second Special) Convocation of the University of Jammu, held at the General Zorawar Singh Auditorium. The Chief Minister, who also serves as the Pro-Chancellor of the University, attended the event as the Guest of Honour. ...

Lieutenant Governor Inaugurates The International Film Festival of Srinagar
Srinagar, November 12 (Scoop News)- "We must eliminate every single terror element within the society to completely restore the peace and this effort requires the cooperation of all sections of the public," the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inauguration of the International Film Festival of Srinagar, organised by Vomedh Group. The Lieutenant Governor exhorted the film-makers to come up with films, which narrate ordeal of terror victims, expose ringleaders of terror ecosystem and showcase the transformation after Aug...

Dy. CM calls for prompt service delivery, speedy redressal of public issues
Jammu, November 12 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring prompt service delivery and speedy redressal of public grievances to strengthen governance at the grassroots level. During an extensive public outreach session held at Civil Secretariat here, Deputy Chief Minister met several public delegations from Jammu as well as Srinagar, who apprised him of various issues concerning their respective areas. The deputations raised matters related to overall upgradation of civic and infrastructural facilities in their re...

 
 Ladakh News
UT Administration of Ladakh Notifies 50% Fare Concession and Reserved Seats for Persons with Disabilities
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and ensuring ease of mobility for persons with disabilities, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued S.O. 124, granting 50% concession on standard passenger fares for individuals belonging to specific categories of persons with disabilities as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. As per the notification issued by the Transport Department, this fare concession shall be applicable to travel by both State Road Transport Corporation and private transport operators operating within the Union territory of Ladakh. To avail this benefit, eligible individuals a...

Secretary IT chairs meeting on Exploring the potential and implementation of AI in UT Ladakh
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)- The Department of Information Technology, Union Territory of Ladakh, convened a meeting today to deliberate on the potential and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various departments of the UT. The meeting, chaired by Shashanka Ala, IAS, Secretary, Information Technology Department, aimed to explore practical AI-driven solutions, identify pilot use cases, and chart a roadmap for integrating AI in governance, public service delivery, and citizen engagement. A detailed presentation was made by CoRover AI, showcasing the scope of Artific...

Open discussion on upgradation of Govt School IBEX Colony to Model School by SED
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)- An open discussion/meeting was held today on November 13 at DC Conference Hall in view of the upcoming upgradation of Government School, IBEX Colony to a model primary school among the officials of School Education Department and the parents. Present during the meeting were Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha, Director, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Tashi Dolma, Chief Education Officer, Leh, Deldan Angmo, Zonal Education Officer, Leh, Padma Dechan and other officials. The Administrative Secretary thanked all the parents for putting their faith and entrusting the Department with their children’s educat...

‘Mimangs-si-Sjabstogs’ Outreach Camp Organized at Skara Village
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)-In continuation of the ongoing ‘Mimangs-si-Sjabstogs’ (Administration at Your Doorstep) initiative, the District Panchayat Officer (DPO) Leh, Akeel Sajjad, organized a public outreach camp at Skara village. The event aimed to strengthen public engagement, spread awareness about various government schemes, and address local grievances on the spot. District Panchayat Officer (DPO) Leh, Akeel Sajjad, welcomed and expressed gratitude to all participating departments, the Nambardar of Skara, and the villagers for their active participation. Representatives from multiple departments—including Agriculture, Horticulture, Education, Animal Husbandry, PDD, Social...

Mimangs-si-Sjabstok” Public Outreach Camps Successfully
Mimangs-si-Sjabstok” Public Outreach Camps Successfully Conducted in Kanji and Lamayuru Villages under Khaltse Sub-Division
Khaltse, November 13 (Scoop News)-Public outreach camps under the banner “Mimangs-si-Sjabstok” (Administration at Your Doorstep) were successfully conducted today in Kanji and Lamayuru villages. A large number of villagers actively participated in the events. The village Nambardars highlighted various issues and demands of local residents. At Kanji, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) visited Government Middle School and the Ice Hockey Rink, where several pending issues were addressed and resolved on the spot. Officers and officials from various departments briefed the gathering on government schemes and welfare programmes. Several essential public services were also provided on...

Director FCS&CA and Youth Services Ladakh Reviews Winter Ration
Sports Projects During Three-Day Kargil Tour
Kargil, November 13 (Scoop News)-The Director of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Joint Director of Youth Services and Sports, Ladakh, Mr. Tahir Hussain Zubdavi, concluded a three-day official tour of Shakar Chiktan and Sodh blocks. During the visit, the Director inspected various FCS&CA Sale Centers and reviewed the stocking position of essential commodities to ensure adequate supply during the forthcoming winter months. He also visited the sites of ongoing sports infrastructure projects under the Youth Services and Sports Department to assess the pace and quality of work. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that projects are completed within the stipulat...

Chief Secretary visits the newly established Automated Vehicle Inspection
Leh, November 12 (Scoop News)- The Union Territory of Ladakh took a major stride toward modernizing its transport infrastructure with the visit of Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal to the newly established Automated Vehicle Inspection and Certification Centre (ICC) at Phyang. The centre marks a significant step in introducing scientific, transparent, and technology-driven vehicle fitness testing across the region. During his visit, Dr. Kotwal inspected the advanced testing facilities at the ICC, including the Speed Test-LD, Gas/Smoke Test-LD, Side Slip Test-LD, and Suspension Test-LD. These fully automated systems are designed to assess vital aspects of vehicle performance and safet...

Two-day training workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation successfully concluded in Leh
Leh,November 12 (Scoop News)- A two-day training workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) concluded today with great enthusiasm and active participation from officials of the Planning Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD). The workshop was organised by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES), UT Ladakh, under the Statistical Strengthening (SSS) Sub-Scheme of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The training was conducted in collaboration with expert resource persons from the Development Monitoring & Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog. ...

 
 Debate
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...

People of Jammu and Kashmir Celebrate Accession Day with Pride and Gratitude
By Farooq Ganderbali On October 26, 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, signed the Instrument of Accession, officially joining the princely state with the Union of India. This historic decision marked the beginning of Jammu and Kashmir’s integration into the world’s largest democracy. Initially, Maharaja Hari Singh had desired to remain independent, maintaining neutrality between India and Pakistan. However, his hand was forced after the tribal invasion, known as Operation Gulmarg, launched by Pakistan on the intervening night of October 21–22, 1947. Armed tribesmen, backed by the Pakistani army, carried out brutal atrocities — they looted, raped hundreds...

Indo-US Diplomatic Tussle at ASEAN Summit
Asad Mirza The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related meetings began in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday (26 October) under the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability." The summit is keenly watched due to the absence of the Indian PM and presence of the POTUS, who’ll try to get a deal done with the Chinese leadership, present at the summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not travel to Malaysia but instead attended the ASEAN Summit’s inaugural ceremony virtually on Sunday. In a social media post on Thursday, PM Modi said that he held a conversation with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim and congratulated him on Malaysia assuming the AS...

Doha Agreement for Ceasefire: A Failure for Pakistan
By K N Pandita and Fatima Baloch Following the devastating Afghan civil war in 1992—engineered by Pakistan’s ISI through its support for Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, notoriously known as the "Butcher of Kabul"—Afghanistan plunged into chaos as Mujahideen factions fought for control of Kabul, driven by a hunger for power. In 1994, Pakistan launched the Afghan Taliban, establishing a government overtly aligned with Islamabad. Pakistan proudly viewed Afghanistan as its strategic depth against India, transforming the country into a hub for global terrorist organizations like Al-Qaeda and anti-India Punjabi groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). After the 9/11 att...

Indian Defence Presence on Chagos Islands
Asad Mirza Reportedly, India has secured an agreement with the government of Mauritius allowing it to establish a satellite station in the Chagos archipelago, near the controversial Diego Garcia base. According to reports the purpose of the new station, will be to track satellites and “to serve as a strategic asset for monitoring the region,” a formula normally used to describe SIGINT collection sites. Apparently, India has signed an agreement with the Mauritian government to secure its defence presence on the Chagos Islands. The report does not give a precise location for the new facility, which has probably not yet been fixed, but postulates it will be “near the Diego Ga...

 Jammu News
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chairs 90th Board meeting of JDA
Jammu, November 13 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the 90th meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) here at Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department Mandeep Kaur, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh Minhas, Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation Devansh Yadav, Vice Chairman JDA Rupesh Kumar and other senior officers concerned. The Board discussed and deliberated upon sev...

Sat Sharma announces Permanent Invitees, Special Invitees
Executive Members, and Department Heads of J&K BJP
Jammu, November 13 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma (CA), in consultation with Jagat Prakash Nadda, National President, BJP, and Tarun Chugh, National General Secretary & Prabhari J&K BJP, has nominated senior leaders as State Permanent Invitees, Special Invitees, Executive Members, and Department Heads of the J&K BJP. The Permanent Invitees include Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister in the PMO, Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition, Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Parliament, Er. Gulam Ali Khatana, MP (Rajya Sabha), Dr. Nirmal Singh, Former Deputy Chief Minister and Former State President, Dr. Narinder S...

Director Agriculture Jammu Reviews PMFBY Claim Settlement Progress
Jammu, November 13 (Scoop News)-Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu, Shri Anil Gupta, today chaired a meeting to review the progress of claim settlements for Kharif 2025 season under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Jammu Division. The meeting was attended by Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Shri Aman Jyoti Sharma, Deputy Director Agriculture (Central) Shri Sanjeev Rai Gupta, SMS (Legal) Shri Santosh Bhat, State Project Officer PMFBY, Government of India, Shri Sunil Lakhotra, State Representatives of Reliance General Insurance Shri Mahavir Singh Rawat and Shri Vikram Jeet Singh, State Head Bajaj General Insurance Shri Sonu Kashyap, I/c PMFBY...

Sat Sharma, Sunil Sharma chairs BJP MLAs meeting
calls for welfare oriented governance to reach every household
Samba, November 12 (Scoop News)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized its monthly meeting of MLAs at Akhilash Farm, in district Samba. The meeting was presided over by Sat Sharma (CA), Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and President, BJP J&K, accompanied by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, and Dr. Narinder Singh, BJP National Secretary & MLA, also addressed the meeting. J&K BJP General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, MLAs Dr. D.K. Manyal, Sham Lal Sharma, Surjit Singh Slathia, Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat, Adv. Ranbir Singh Pathania, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, Balwant Singh Mankotia, Arvind...

Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour reaches Jammu
Jammu, November 12 (Scoop News)-The Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 Trophy today reached Jammu as part of the Trophy Tour, and the city witnessed a wave of excitement and pride. The iconic trophy was displayed at K.K. Hakku Stadium, filling the venue with the energy of aspiring athletes, sports lovers, and school students who gathered in large numbers to celebrate the spirit of Indian hockey. The event was graced by Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Yasha Mudgal as Chief Guest. Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, along with officials from the Hockey India Federation and J&K Hockey Association besides large number of players were also present on the ...

CS reviews CiTAG’s initiatives for fostering innovation and efficiency in governance
Jammu, November 12 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the performance and ongoing initiatives of the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Governance (CiTAG), J&K, aimed at fostering innovation, enhancing public service delivery, and strengthening capacity building across government departments. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Planning; Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production and Power Development Departments; Principal Secretary, Culture; Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department; Director, IIM; Managing Director, JPDCL; Director, Industries & Commerce; CEO, ERA; CEO, CiTAG, besides other senio...

Div Com Jammu reviews progress of development works being executed by Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board
Inspects under-construction helipad at Hutt village near Katra
Reasi, November 12 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Chairman of Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board (SSKSB), Ramesh Kumar on Wednesday conducted an extensive review of the ongoing development works being executed by the Shiv Khori Shrine Board in Ransoo He also visited Katra and conducted site inspection of development projects there. Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik, CEO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sachin Kumar, SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh, besides senior officers from BRO, PWD, Tourism, Health attended the meeting. Commencing the tour from Katra, the Divisional Commissioner inspected the under-construction helipad at Hutt village near Katra. He directed the Bo...

Cultural Academy, BSS organise mesmerising Classical Musical Evening
Jammu, November 12 (Scoop News)- The K.L. Saigal Hall, Jammu was enthralled by a grand festival of Indian classical music organised jointly by the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, and Bharatiya Sangeet Sansthan which is a reputed cultural society devoted to the promotion, preservation, and upliftment of Indian Classical and Folk Music. Nationally acclaimed artists from different parts of the country who have excelled in classic music, took the packed enthusiastic classic music lovers in K L Saigal Hall to a rare musical journey through India's classical music heri...

 
 Kashmir News
Sakeena Itoo addresses Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Shaheed Himayun Muzzamil Memorial GDC Anantnag
Anantnag, November 13 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Education Minister today addressed the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Shaheed Himayun Muzamil Memorial Government Degree College (GDC), Anantnag, marking seventy-five years of academic excellence and dedicated service to higher education across South Kashmir. MLA Kulgam, M.Y Tarigami; MLA Anantnag-West, Abdul Majid Bhat Larmi; MLA Shangus-Anantnag East, Reyaz Ahmad Khan; MLA Bijbehara-Srigufwara, Dr. Bashir Ahmed Shah Veeri; MLA Kokernag, Zafar Ali Khatana; Additional Chief Secretary Higher Education, Shantmanu; Director Colleges, Prof. Sheikh Aijaz; Principal of the...

DC Srinagar, SMC Commissioner reviews traffic decongestion measures in the city
Srinagar, November 13 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation(SMC) Thursday chaired a comprehensive meeting at Conference Hall of the DC Office to deliberate on key matters related to decongestion of traffic in the city. SSP Traffic, Aijaz Ahmad, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, Regional Transport Officer Kashmir, Qazi Irfan; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Superintending Engineer R&B South,Tatheer Manzoor; Superintending Engineer R&B North, Shabir Ahmad; ARTO Srinagar Mouzam Ali, Officers from SSCL and other concerned were present in ...

Law Students of Central University of Kashmir visits Police Station Kheerbawani
Srinagar, November 13 (Scoop News)- As part of an academic exposure initiative, around (60) Law students from the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) today visited Police Station Kheerbawani. The visit was aimed at providing students with firsthand insight into the functioning, structure, and practical aspects of policing and criminal justice administration. During the visit, the students had an interactive session with SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS, who briefed them about the role, responsibilities, and professional conduct of the police in maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and ensuring justice. He also elaborated on various legal procedures followed during in...

J&K Police continues action against terror ecosystem in Pulwama
Srinagar, November 13 (Scoop News)- J&K Police today carried out coordinated Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at multiple suspected locations across the district as part of its ongoing campaign against anti-national elements, including JKNOP and other subversive networks. The operations aimed to identify and trace individuals involved in unlawful and anti-national activities, strengthen surveillance, and ensure overall public safety. Several premises were searched, and identities of numerous individuals were verified during the exercise conducted jointly with security forces. J&K Police reiterated its commitment to continue such operations to dismantle terror-support structures...

J&K Police continues crackdown on terror ecosystem
Searches underway at multiple locations linked with JeI and JKNOP in Shopian
Srinagar, November 13 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and its support structures, J&K Police conducted extensive searches at multiple locations across the district linked with members and associates of (JeI) & (JKNOPs) in Shopian. The searches are part of the ongoing crackdown aimed at identifying individuals and networks involved in providing any kind of assistance, logistical or financial, to terror-related activities. Operations are being carried out at various places even today as part of continued efforts to strengthen the security framework in the district. J&K Police reiterates its commitment to uphold the rule of law and main...

J&K Police intensify action against terror network in Baramulla
Srinagar, November 13 (Scoop News)- J&K Police in Baramulla executed a series of meticulously coordinated preventive operations across the district. The concerted initiative was aimed at fortifying internal security architecture, neutralizing subversive and law-defying elements, and reinforcing the overall climate of public order and civic assurance. During these operations, the following actions were undertaken: 06 individuals linked with subversive networks were brought to Police stations and bound down under law; 22 properties associated with terrorist associates were searched; 20 terrorist associates were bound down and 02 were sent to jail under preventive detention; 02 individu...

35 Kashmir craftsmen to participate in India Int’l Trade Fair in New Delhi
Direct-to-Consumer Sales Platform for World-Famous Pashmina, Kani Shawls, Silk Carpets & more
Srinagar,November 13 (Scoop News)- In order to provide direct marketing linkage, as many as 35 artisans and weavers from Kashmir are participating in the 44th edition of the prestigious India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, scheduled from November 14 to 27 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), IITF is country’s biggest and most celebrated trade-cum-consumer fair, attracting lakhs of visitors annually. In a press statement issued here today, a spokesman of the Handicrafts and Handlooms Department, Kashmir, stated that on the re...

J&K Police Conduct major crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami Network in Sopore
J&K Police raids houses of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Members in Awantipora
Srinagar, November 12 (Scoop News)-In a major coordinated operation, J&K Police carried out a series of search operations across multiple locations in Police District Sopore, targeting individuals and premises linked with the proscribed organization Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). In a district-wide counter–terror and separatist ecosystem action, simultaneous raids were conducted at over 30 plus locations across Sopore, Zaingeer, and Rafiabad areas with the assistance of other security forces. The searches were based on credible intelligence inputs indicating attempts by JeI-linked elements to revive their activities under different ...

 
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Secretary ITD reviews functioning of TACs
Jammu, November 13 (Scoop News)-Secretary, Information Technology Department (ITD), Dr. Piyush Singla, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to assess the functioning, performance and effectiveness of various Technical Appraisal Committees (TACs) constituted for the appraisal of IT and e-Governance projects across departments. Special Secretary, IT Department; State Informatics Officer, NIC J&K; In-charge Director, NIELIT J&K; and other senior officers of the department attended the meeting. During the deliberations, the Secretary emphasized on the need for standardized appraisal procedures, capacity enhancement of committee members, and timely submission of project a...

Bye-Elections to 27-AC Budgam
Second Randomisation of Counting Staff for 27-AC Budgam bye-elections held
Budgam, November 13 (Scoop News)-In connection with Counting of Votes scheduled on November 14th 2025 for bye-Election to 27-Assembly Constituency budgam ,the second Randomisation of Counting Staff was successfully conducted as per the guidelines of Election Commission of India (ECI) at Conference hall of the DC Office Complex, here. The Randomization of Counting Staff was held under the supervision of District Election Officer(DEO) Budgam Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, in presence of Counting Observer, Bhor Singh Yadav designated by ECI for 27-Assembly Constituency Budgam. During the Randomization, Counting Hall was allocated to the Counting Staff deployed at Boys higher secondary scho...

Your Capital – Your Right” Awareness Camps on Unclaimed Assets
to Be held on November 14 in Srinagar & Jammu
Srinagar, November 13 (Scoop News)-The Union Territory Level Bankers' Committee (UTLBC), J&K, will host two mega awareness camps in Srinagar and Jammu on November 14 (Friday) under nationwide “Your Money, Your Right” a three month campaign launched on October 1, 2025, by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance. The camps will be organised through LDM Srinagar and LDM Jammu . The initiative aims to expedite the settlement of unclaimed deposits and enhance public awareness on reclaiming dormant financial assets. In Jammu, the camp will take place at Hotel Country Inn, Bahu Plaza, from 11:30 a.m., where the local Member of Parliament has been invited grace the even...

J&K Police arrests an absconder in Shopian
Srinagar, November 13 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained efforts to bring absconding offenders to justice, J&K Police have apprehended one absconder who had been evading arrest since 2010 in Shopian. After consistent and dedicated efforts, J&K police succeeded in arresting Mohd Imran Wani resident of Gadri Mohalla Shopian, presently residing at Chawalgam, Kulgam. The accused was wanted in FIR No. 475/2010 under sections 379, 353, 336 RPC, 6 Forest Act of Police Station Shopian. The accused had been deliberately evading the due process of law since 2010. The arrest marks a significant success in J&K Police’s ongoing drive to trace and apprehend long-term absconders, reaffirming its ...

rtificial Limbs Fitment Camps organized for differently abled persons across the valley
Srinagar, November 12 (Scoop News)- As part of Chinar Corps ongoing initiatives in the valley, in collaboration with Jaipur based NGO Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), popularly known as Jaipur Foot, Chinar Corps organised a series of Artificial Limbs Fitment Camps for differently abled persons across the valley at Trehgam, Sharifabad, Anantang, Shopian and Srinagar. The camp was conducted with the aim of empowering individuals with disabilities, thus enhancing their quality of life. A specialised team of prosthetics technicians and medical experts from BMVSS assesed the requirements of the amputees and provided them with customised artificial limbs. During the course o...

CUKashmir celebrates National Education Day
Ganderbal, November 12 (Scoop News)-School of Education (SoE), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), Tuesday celebrated National Education Day to commemorate the 137th birth anniversary of the first Education Minister of Independent India—Maulana Abul Kalam Azad—at Tulmulla campus here. In his keynote address, Prof. Syed Zahoor Ahmad Geelani, Dean and Head, SoE, said, “Maulana Azad was instrumental in establishing the modern education system in independent India in terms of prioritising the development of modern skills like communication, creativity, critical thinking, scientific attitude and entrepreneurship among the students”. Prof Geelani highlighted Maulana Azad's contributio...

Museum on the Wheels, solo exhibition of Prof. Sukhvir Sangha
Srinagar, November 12 (Scoop News)-The Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, unveiled Museum on the Wheels, a remarkable solo exhibition celebrating the artistic legacy of Prof. Sukhvir Sanghal (1914–2006), one of India’s pioneering masters of the Bengal School. Curated by his granddaughter, Priyam Chandra, the exhibition opened on Thursday evening at Galleries 1 & 2 of the Lalit Kala Akademi, 35 Ferozeshah Road, Mandi House, New Delhi, and will remain on view till November 12, 2025. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Dr. Sanjeev Kishore Gautam, Director General, National Gallery of Modern ...

Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for Nagar Kirtan in Srinagar
Srinagar, November 11 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the commemoration of the 350th year of the Martyrdom of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the organization of the Nagar Kirtan at Gurdwara Chhatti Patshahi, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by the Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, Director Tourism Punjab, SSP Rural Traffic, SP Security, and members of the organizing committee. During the meeting, the Div Com reviewed civil, traffic, and security arrangements along the route from Qazigund to Gurdwara Chhatti Patshahi, Srinagar. He emphasized the n...

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Sunil Sharma Attends Spiritual Discourse on Srimad Bhagavad Gita by Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj at Katra
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Operation Sindoor 2.0: The Ultimate Solution
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Pakistan’s Failed War in Afghanistan
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