Sunday, October 11, 2026
 
 Top Stories of The Day
Lieutenant Governor Addresses Valedictory Session of J&K GCC Summit 2026
Lieutenant Governor highlights 6 unique advantages for GCCs in Jammu Kashmir
Jammu, October 10(Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the Valedictory Session of the J&K Global Capability Centre (GCC) Summit 2026. He said that Jammu Kashmir is poised to emerge as a significant destination for Global Capability Centres, driven by its young talent, improving infrastructure, investor-friendly policies and growing innovation ecosystem. Congratulating IIM Jammu, NASSCOM, partner institutions and the administration for successfully organising the two-day summit, the Lieutenant Governor urged participants to reflect on a key question about why companies seeking their next talent hub, innovation centre and capacity destination should Jammu Kashmir be their preferred choice and work together with a strong resolve to make it a reality. Drawing inspiration from the world’s highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River, the Lieu...
 
 
 Top Stories of the Day
CM Omar Abdullah calls for future-ready education beyond examinations
Addresses School Leader of the Year 2026 Summit & Awards in New Delhi
New Delhi,October 10(Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a future-ready education system that prepares children for life beyond examinations, equipping them with critical thinking, digital literacy, adaptability and a strong sense of responsibility. The Chief Minister was addressing the School Leader of the Year 2026 Summit & Awards in New Delhi, which brought together leading educators, school principals and institutional heads to celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership in K-12 education. Emphasising the role of school leaders in nation-building, Omar...

Renowned Film personalities & Singers to attend Navratra Festival’s devotional competition
Katra,October 09 (Scoop News)-A meeting of the Navratra Festival’s All India Devotional Song Competition Committee, organised by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, J&K Tourism and PTC Network, was held here today under the chairmanship of Rakesh Wazir, Chairman of the Competition Committee, to review and finalise preparations for the mega event. Speaking on the occasion, Rakesh Wazir said that this year’s competition assumes special significance as it marks the 25th edition — the Silver Jubilee — of the All India Devotional Song Competition. He said that keeping in view this mile...

CM Omar Abdullah attends 57th GST Council meeting in New Delhi
GST Council decisions will strengthen J&K’s fiscal position, support growth: CM
New Delhi, October 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from across the country, along with senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The Council held detailed deliberations on key GST-related issues, with discussions focused on strengthening the fiscal capacity of States and Union Territories, improving revenue mobilisation and advancing balanced...

IIM Jammu, NASSCOM and Government of Jammu & Kashmir to Host J&K GCC Summit 2026
to Unlock the Region’s GCC Potential
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)- A press conference was organized on 8 October 2026 ahead of the J&K GCC Summit 2026, organized by the Indian Institute of Management Jammu in collaboration with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, with NASSCOM as the Knowledge Partner. The press conference provided an overview of the summit, its objectives, key focus areas, and its broader vision of positioning Jammu and Kashmir as India’s emerging destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The J&K GCC Summit 2026, scheduled for 9–10 October 2026 at Mandapam, IIM Jammu, will bring together a dis...

 
 Ladakh News
CS chairs meeting on Higher Education
Calls for Academic Strengthening and Employment-Oriented Courses
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting on higher education at the LAHDC Conference Hall, Leh, to assess the functioning of colleges and universities, address faculty vacancies, improve student enrolment and explore the introduction of specialised, skill-based and employment-oriented courses across Ladakh. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Planning, Shri Himanshu Gupta; Secretary, School Education, Smt. Bhanu Prabha; Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha; Dean, College Development Council, Tsewang Motup; principals of colleges in Leh, Kargil, Khaltsi, Nubra, Drass and Zanskar; senior fa...

CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon Attends Wildlife Week Concluding Programme at Kargil
Kargil,October 09 (KIP)-The Wildlife Week celebration on the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife” concluded today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil. CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav, IPS, was the Guest of Honour and ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohammad attended as the Special Guest. DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, IFS, officials of the Forest and Wildlife Department, school students and teachers also participated in the event. The programme began with a welcome address by DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, who highlighted the unique biodiversity of Kargil and the need for greater public participa...

CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon Attends Wildlife Week Concluding Programme at Kargil
Kargil,October 09 (Scoop News)-The Wildlife Week celebration on the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife” concluded today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil. CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav, IPS, was the Guest of Honour and ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohammad attended as the Special Guest. DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, IFS, officials of the Forest and Wildlife Department, school students and teachers also participated in the event. The programme began with a welcome address by DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, who highlighted the unique biodiversity of Kargil and the need for greater public pa...

NHM Ladakh Virtually Participates in National Launch of JOSH Teams for TB Elimination.
Leh,October 09 (Scoop News)-Ladakh, virtually attended the national launch of JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as part of the Government of India's efforts to strengthen community participation in TB elimination. The programme was attended virtually from the NHM Office Leh, by Sh. Tushar Anand (IAS), Mission Director, NHM Ladakh, Dr. Tashi Thinlas, Director of Health Services, Ladakh, along with officials and staff of NHM Ladakh. The initiative was launched by Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Ministry of Defence, with the objective of strengthen...

Disaster Management Training Programme Held at District Industries Centre, Leh
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-Under the aegis of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Leh, in collaboration with the 13th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), a Disaster Management Training Programme was conducted today at the District Industries Centre (DIC), Leh. The session commenced with a welcome address by Zorawar Singh, Project Manager, DIC, Leh, followed by an address by Inspector Puran Singh Negi of the 13th Battalion NDRF. Constable GD Piyush Kumar subsequently conducted a lecture-cum-training session covering essential disaster response techniques, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), management of LPG cylinder leaks and fire emerg...

Chief Secretary Chairs 37th Empowered Committee meeting on recruitment rules
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the 37th meeting of the Empowered Committee to deliberate on key administrative matters concerning Recruitment Rules (RRs) and staffing requirements of various departments of the UT Administration. At the outset, Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Rudra P. T. Goud, presented a comprehensive overview of the agenda items for discussion. The committee held detailed deliberations on draft proposals submitted by various departments, including matters related to pay levels, the inclusion of posts in the recruitment pool, and other requests concerning the framing and...

Deputy Commissioner Holds Meeting to Address Stray Dog Menace in Drass District
Drass,October 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass, to discuss the growing menace of stray dogs across the district and to review measures being taken to ensure public safety, effective dog population management, vaccination and the establishment of necessary infrastructure. The meeting was attended by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Drass; Chief Medical Officer, Drass; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Drass; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Drass; Station House Officer (SHO), Drass; Forest Range Officer, Drass; Wildlife Forester, Panchayat Inspector, Drass Block Block Developmen...

13th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting of KVK Nyoma Held at Nyoma
Nyoma, October 08 (Scoop News)-The 13th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, was held today at KVK Nyoma under the chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh. Prof. (Dr.) Mohd Mehdi, Coordinator & Controlling Authority of KVKs, University of Ladakh, attended the meeting as Guest of Honour. The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives from the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Forest and ICDS departments, scientists, SAC members, Nambardars and progressive farmers. Prof. Maheshwar Singh, Associate Director and Dean, School of Agricultural S...

 
 Debate
Panun Kashmir: The Unaddressed National Imperative
SANKALP
By Kuldeep Raina For nearly four decades, the greatest human tragedy of the subcontinent has remained unaddressed. The continued genocide, forced exodus and persecution of the indigenous people of the Kashmir Valley, the Kashmiri Pandits, has been put under the carpet by successive governments. This has happened in a country that prides itself on being the largest democracy and a sovereign, socialist, secular republic. The question is fundamental: how can a nation ignore its own people when their very survival is at stake? Instead of treating this as a pressing national issue,...

US’s Russia Sanctions Threatens India Unduly
Asad Mirza India’s warning over Washington’s Russia sanctions law is more than a tariff dispute. It is a defence of strategic autonomy, energy security, and the right to conduct foreign policy without extraterritorial coercion. China’s guarded response shows a larger contest: who sets Asia’s economic choices as war, trade, and oil converge. The United States has moved closer to turning its Russia policy into a broad instrument of economic coercion. The US House of Representatives has approved the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026”, legislation that gives President Donald Trump powers to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oi...

Karm Kanda as the mechanism through which collective memory sustains Panun Kashmir
By Kuldeep Raina FROM BALIDAN TO SANKALP: Spirituality, Karm Kanda and the Sustenance of Panun Kashmir Exile as Tapasya Memory as Sanskar Sankalp as Dharma A political movement may be born from circumstances, but it survives only when its purpose becomes part of the collective consciousness of its people. This is the deeper significance of Panun Kashmir. The movement emerged from the rupture of 1990, but its continuity cannot depend solely upon those who witnessed the Exodus. A struggle that extends across generations requires more than political resolutions and o...

Setting the Agenda: India’s Leadership at the 18th BRICS Summit
Asad Mirza As Xi and Putin land in Delhi for BRICS 2026, India juggles a China thaw, a Russia bear-hug, an Egypt embrace, a Congress civil war over “tangible benefits”, and a Middle East on fire - all under one roof at Bharat Mandapam. New Delhi is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at a combustible moment - Xi Jinping’s first India visit in seven years, Putin’s fresh arrival, a Congress spat over BRICS’s worth, and an unresolved Iran war threatening the joint declaration PM Modi desperately wants. After chairing the grouping three times before, India is hosting its fourth BRICS pre...

IFFJK 2026: Kashmir Writes a New Story of Peace, Cinema and Hope
By Farooq Ganderbali The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 is a proud and historic moment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Beginning in Srinagar, the festival brings together filmmakers, cinematographers, producers, curators and cinema professionals from India and abroad, giving Kashmir an important platform on the global cultural map. For Kashmir, this is not merely a celebration of cinema. It is also a celebration of peace, normalcy, tourism, culture, unity and the aspirations of its young people. For decades, Pakistan-sponsored te...

Bending Without Breaking: The Myth of Gen Z 'Regime Change’
Straight Talk
K B Jandial At times, an authoritarian family head bends to resolve discord and protect unity and harmony. While the family views this compromise as wise, neighbours might see it as a weakening of parental authority and the beginning of family division. Regardless of perceptions, the immediate crisis is averted. A nation is no different—a larger family where state authority occasionally bends before friction escalates out of hand. This is what has happened in India recently. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yielded to the little-known Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Led by one, Abhijeet Dipke, a former AAP communication strategist, the Gen Z movement emerged from nowhere. Despite its ...

SCO Summit: PM Modi's Central Asian Chessboard
Asad Mirza Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bishkek for the 26th SCO summit carrying momentum from Tashkent today, where India and Uzbekistan sealed a uranium deal and a strategic upgrade. Between countering terrorism, courting Central Asia's resources and outflanking China, the summit will test how far India's Eurasian ambitions can travel. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001, evolving out of the "Shanghai Five" security dialogue among China, Russia and three Central Asian states formed after the Soviet collapse. The SCO gives India a rare platform to engage Russia and China simultaneously while pressing its own agenda on terrorism, connecti...

Managed Pluralism: Tokayev’s Constitutional Gamble in Kazakhstan
Asad Mirza Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s ongoing political reset in Kazakhstan, represents a calculated effort, to restructure state power under the narrative of progressive constitutional reform. Following sweeping amendments to the country's constitutional framework, the establishment of a new unicameral legislature - the Kurultai - marks a defining moment in Central Asian politics. While framed by the administration as a modernisation step to streamline governance and enhance representation, the restructuring reinforces the central authority of the presidency. At the heart of this strategy is the concept of "managed pluralism." By dismantling former power netw...

 Jammu News
Omar govt must stop playing with students’ future
fill vacant posts in govt schools or resign: Sukhnandan Choudhary
Jammu, October 10(Scoop News)-Former Minister and senior BJP leader Sukhnandan Choudhary launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the failure to address the shortage of teaching staff in government schools, particularly in the Jammu province, warning that the future of thousands of school-going children cannot be sacrificed due to the government's neglect of the education sector. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, accompanied by BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, BJP Kisan Morcha President Rakesh Pant, and former DDC member Balbir Lal, Choudhary expressed serious concern over the shortage of principals, headmasters, lec...

Rahul Gandhi must resign over his conduct and Congress’s double standards on women’s dignity: Sat Sharma
Jammu, October 10(Scoop News)-Declaring that India will not tolerate the insult or humiliation of women, J&K BJP, led by Vice Presidents Priya Sethi (former minister) and Rekha Mahajan, General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, Mahila Morcha President Adv Neha Mahajan, and other senior leaders, led a strong condemnation of Congress and Rahul Gandhi as hundreds of BJP workers held a vigorous protest outside the Congress office in Jammu. J&K BJP President & Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma was prominent among those present. J&K BJP General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, MLAs Dr. Narinder Singh, CP Ganga, Dr Devinder Manyal, Ch Vikram Randhawa, Prof Gharu Ram, Yudhvir Sethi, Arv...

Satish Sharma lays foundation stones for development projects in Chhamb
Jammu, October 10(Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FS&CA), Information Technology (IT), Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today laid foundation stones for five important infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the rural connectivity, improving veterinary healthcare and addressing the developmental needs of local communities. The projects included construction of road connecting New Mattoo with Old Mattoo, road from Panjtoot to Thanger Pattian, a culvert at Kacharial, veterinary hospital at Millan Di-Khui in Panchayat Samwan and link road connecting Bandowala with Upper Pallanwala. The initiatives are aimed at imp...

Katra Navratra Festival from October 11: Div Com reviews arrangements
flags cleanliness, public safety as top priority
Jammu, October 10(Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Vikas Kundal, today chaired a meeting at his office to finalise and review preparedness for Navratra Festival 2026. Director Tourism Jammu briefed the chair on each department's role. The festival will be inaugurated on October 11 at 7:30 pm at Yog Ashram Ground, Katra and shall culminate on October 19. All India Devotional Song Competition will run at the same venue from October 11 to 19. From October 12 to 19, Prabhat Pheris will set out daily at 5:30 am from Fountain Chowk/Main Bus Stand to Darshani Deodi, Ban Ganga, while Mata Ki Kahani will be staged at the Spiritual Growth Centre and Bhagwat Katha at Durga Bhawan Tem...

CGPWA’s Swachhta Abhiyan at Bahu Plaza
Jammu, October 10 (Scoop News)- In the second phase of Swachhta Abhiyan, a dedicated team of the Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) with the assistance of Morning Walkers of Bahu Plaza today undertook the cleanliness work at South Block Bahu Plaza, Gandhinagar. Bahu Plaza was one the bad spots of Jammu South which was identified for cleaning and a large number of morning walkers assisted the CGPWA members in the morning hours to clean up this commercial area under the Government of India’s Special Campaign for the disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6.0). This cl...

Modi Govt’s move to review Scheduled Caste financial benefits
will strengthen transparency and accountability: Balbir
Jammu, October 09 (Scoop News)-Referring to the recent directions issued by the Department of Financial Services of Union Finance Ministry to State and Union Territory Level Bankers’ Committees to furnish scheme-wise and bank-wise details of Scheduled Caste beneficiaries under various financial assistance programmes, Jammu and Kashmir BJP Spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan has welcomed the Modi Government’s initiative, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening transparency, accountability and effective implementation of welfare schemes. Balbir said that the directions, following the intervention of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, und...

J&K Prosecution Department secures rejection of bail in NDPS cases and murder
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)-The Prosecution Department, J&K, today commended its Public Prosecutors, whose firm and well-reasoned opposition resulted in the rejection of three bail applications on 6 and 7 October 2026: two under the NDPS Act and one in murder case. On 6 October 2026, the Special Judge (NDPS Cases), Jammu, Parvaiz Iqbal, rejected two bail applications. First, in UT of J&K vs Vishal Kumar & Ors. (FIR No. 295/2025, PS Bahu Fort), the Special Public Prosecutor Sunil Kumar raised detailed objections, underscored the alleged sale of narcotics to young people. The prosecution placed on record the recovery of 275 grams of heroin from a co-accused and a further 55 grams, ...

CB EOW Jammu files chargesheet in VISA fraud case
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)-The Crime Branch (Economic Offences Wing), Jammu, has filed chargesheet in the Ld. Court of 13 FC Jammu against siblings Poonam Sharma and Akash Sharma both R/o Janipur, Jammu in connection with case FIR No. 08/2026 u/s 420, 468, 120-B, 201 RPC and Sec 10, 24 of Emigration Act 1983 registered at Police Station Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu. A written complaint was lodged by Jaspal Singh R/o Digiana, Jammu against Poonam Sharma R/o Janipur, Jammu alleged wherein that the complainant paid a sum of Rs. 2,30,000/- via cheque to the accused to secure an Australian work visa for his son. To convince the victim and extract additional funds, Poonam Sharma provided a fak...

 
 Kashmir News
3rd Edition of Kashmir Marathon: Div Com reviews Preparations
Srinagar, October 10(Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the 3rd Edition of the Kashmir Marathon, taking stock of the arrangements being made by the nodal Tourism Department and other stakeholder departments for the smooth and successful conduct of the event. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Director Tourism, and officers from the departments of Information, PHE, KPDCL, R&B, SMC, YSS, Health, JKTDC, Hospitality and Protocol, SSCL, SRTC, Agriculture, Sports Council, LCMA, SDRF, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and other concerned departments. During the meeting, it was...

Annual athletics meet begins at NIT Srinagar, 150 students participate
Srinagar, October 10(Scoop News)-The Annual Athletics Meet (Men and Women) commenced at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, with around 150 students participating in the event organised by the institute’s Student Activity and Sports (SAS) Centre. The meet aims to promote physical fitness, sportsmanship and healthy competition while encouraging students to balance academic pursuits with sports and extracurricular activities. Prof. Mohammad Abid Bazaz Dean Students Welfare said sports and extracurricular activities were essential for the holistic development of students. “Education is not confined to classrooms. Participation in sports helps students develop leadersh...

Sakeena Itoo inaugurates Multipurpose Indoor Sports Hall at GDC Frisal
Frisal, October 10(Scoop News)- Education, Social Welfare, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today inaugurated Multipurpose Indoor Sports Hall at Government Degree College (GDC), Frisal. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the college’s efforts to promote sports, physical fitness and the holistic development of students with the facility coming up at the estimated cost of Rs.1.94 crore. The ceremony was attended by MLA Devsar Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah, Secretary in Higher Education Department Shafqat Iqbal, Nodal Principal Kashmir Division Colleges, Dr. Seema Naz, DPO, Zaheer Ahmad Kaifi, CEO, Kulgam Fayaz, Ahmad Mir, CMO, Dr. Showkat Ahmad Parray, ...

Chief Justice interacts with Judicial Officers
Srinagar, October 10(Scoop News)-Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, today interacted with judicial officers in the Conference Hall of the District Court Complex, Srinagar, and later attended a felicitation programme organised by the Kashmir Advocates Association. During the interaction with judicial officers, Chief Justice emphasised the importance of discharging judicial responsibilities fearlessly, compassionately and with unwavering commitment to the rule of law. He highlighted the vital role of the judiciary in safeguarding citizens’ rights, ensuring access to justice and maintaining public confidence in the justice delivery...

Eight NIT Srinagar faculty members feature in World’s top 2% Scientists list
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)- NIT Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for students of the Department of Civil Engineering to sensitise them about safe, responsible and secure use of digital technologies. The session was conducted by Dr. Vivek, Assistant Professor, who discussed cyber hygiene, online safety, password security, phishing, social-engineering attacks, protection of personal data, safe use of social media and responsible use of digital platforms. Students were advised to remain vigilant against suspicious links, messages, emails and applications and to adopt secure digital practices. The session concluded with an interactive discussion in which stu...

DCJ holds lecture on “AI for The Newsroom: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence
in The Newsroom”
Ganderbal, October 09 (Scoop News)- Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised a special lecture on “AI for the Newsroom: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Newsroom” at Tulmulla Campus here, on Wednesday. The lecture was organised as part of the weekly Research Round Table meant for scholars and students to provide them with an opportunity to interact with media scholars and practitioners across India. Mr. Jatin Gandhi, noted Journalist and Journalism Trainer from New Delhi, was the resource person on the occasion. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, conveyed his wishes for the successful conduct of the session a...

APSCC protest in support of restoration of Punjabi language in J&K
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-Sikhs belonging to the different shades of life carried out a protest in support of the restoration of Punjabi language in Jammu & Kashmir. Leaders, activists and other people belonging to organisations like All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee, Punjabi Sahit Sabha, members of Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee , Akali Dal and others participated in the peaceful demonstration at Gurdwara Shaheed Bunga Sahib at Bagat Barzulla, Srinagar. Many leaders including Jagmohan Singh Raina, Ajeet Singh Mastana, Dara Singh, D.P Singh, Dr. Rekhi, Mangat Singh Jugnu led the protesters and spoke on the occassion. The protesters raised slogans in support of their demands ...

J&K Police cracks theft case in Baramulla; Stolen property Recovered
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-In a swift action, J&K Police in Baramulla successfully solved a theft case registered at Police Station Kreeri and recovered stolen property, leading to the arrest of the accused involved in the crime. Police Station Kreeri registered a case on the complaint of Tariq Ahmad Zargar, resident of Kreeri, regarding the theft of approximately 100 kg of copper sheets from his residential premises during the intervening night of 07/08 October 2026. During the course of investigation, technical and human intelligence were collected and analysed, leading to the identification of certain suspects. During questioning, Muzamil Ahmad Gojree, son of Gh. Mohammad Goj...

 
 Other Stories
NAJ Blasts Targeted Attacks on Media, Women Journos and Opposition
New Delhi,October 10(Scoop News)- The National Alliance of Journalists (NAJ) in a statement from Delhi today, has cautioned against continued attacks on journalists, teachers, students, writers , trade unionists and leaders of various opposition parties targeting the capital and its neighborhood as anti-democratic and against the right of journalists to inform . Clear examples were available in Delhi today and its neighborhood while the Jantar Mantar area resembles a police state fortress. The journalists were covering the ongoing agitation by CJP and various opposition parties in Delhi. In a joint statement today, it fully supports the Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and various bodi...

BJP committed to addressing concerns of border residents
ensuring benefits of Central schemes reach every eligible family: Baldev Singh
Samba, October 09 (Scoop News)-Reaffirming the BJP’s commitment to strengthening its organizational network in border areas and addressing the concerns of border residents, BJP Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria emphasized the need to ensure that the benefits of Central Government schemes reach every eligible family living in border villages. Billawaria was speaking during a programme organized by the J&K BJP Border Cell, led by its State Convenor Akash Chopra, to announce the new team of the Samba District Border Cell. On the occasion, Jhankar Choudhary was announced as the new Convenor of the Samba District Border Cell. Baldev Singh Billawaria, addressi...

Budgam Police felicitated for busting fake employment syndicate
and digitisation of Beat Policing
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-IGP Kashmir Shri Sujit Kumar Singh, IPS, distributed commendation certificates, appreciation letters and rewards to police personnel of District Budgam in recognition of their exemplary work and contribution towards effective policing. The event was held in the presence of DIG Central Kashmir Range Shri Rajiv Pandey, IPS. The recipients included SSP Budgam Shri Hariprasad KK, IPS; SDPO Magam Shri Ashrif Lissery, JKPS; SHO Police Station Beerwah Shri Mudassir Nassar; SHO Police Station Magam Shri Khurshid Awan; and 17 other police officials. The team of Police Station Beerwah was recognised for its significant contribution in exposing a fake employme...

Sachdeva Netralaya, CGPWA celebrate World Sight Day
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)-The Sachdeva Netralaya, Gandhinagar and the Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) jointly celebrated World Sight Day today. The World Sight Day is celebrated annually on the second Thursday of October. This year’s theme was "Love Your Eyes”. It is a global event with an objective to draw attention of the people to blindness and vision impairment. It was originally initiated by the Sight First Campaign of lion Club International Foundation in 2000. It has since been integrated into VISION 2020 and is coordinated by the International Ag...

DBS Bank India enables Customs Duty, Central Excise and Service Tax payments through ICEGATE 2.0
Mumbai, October 08 (Scoop News)-DBS Bank India has introduced Customs Duty, Central Excise and Service Tax payment capabilities through the ICEGATE 2.0 platform. With this addition, the bank now supports GST, Direct Tax and Customs-related tax payments, making it the only wholly owned subsidiary in India to offer all three major central tax payment categories through government platforms. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India's merchandise imports reached US$363 billion during April-August FY2026-27, up 18.2% year-on-year, while exports rose to US$215.9 billion[i]. As...

Anti Corruption Bureau conducted DVOs Conference
Srinagar, October 07(Scoop News)-Anti Corruption Bureau conducted Departmental Vigilance Officers (DVOs) Conference at ACB Hqrs. Peerbagh Srinagar. The Conference was inaugurated / Chaired by Sh. Shakti Pathak, IPS Director Anti Corruption Bureau alongwith other Senior officers of ACB Hqrs. J&K. The Conference was attended by 51 DVOs of Kashmir based Departments. The Director ACB J&K review the DVOs matter pending with them and stressed upon old matters to expedite on priority. He emphasized upon the need to conduct proper enquiry on the complaints which reflect any element of misconduct on part of the public servants and also advised the DVOs to furnish enquiry reports which clearly ...

Hindi Pakhwada concludes at NIT Srinagar, top performers felicitated
Srinagar, October 07(Scoop News)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Wednesday concluded its Hindi Pakhwada celebrations with a valedictory ceremony and felicitation of winners and participants who excelled in various competitions and Hindi language examinations. Organised by the Rajbhasha Cell, the programme featured competitions, awareness activities and training sessions aimed at encouraging the use of Hindi in official communication and strengthening its presence in the institute’s administrative functioning. The valedictory ceremony was presided over by Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, while noted multilingual writer and broadcaster Dr. Satish V...

J&K-PSA Discusses Waqf Schools Collaboration & Joint Educational Initiatives With Board Chairperson Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi
Budgam,October 07(Scoop News)-The (Regd.) J&K Private Schools Association Budgam (J&K-PSA) has called for greater collaboration between J&K Waqf Board educational institutions, private schools, government schools and cultural organisations to promote quality education while strengthening students’ connection with Jammu & Kashmir’s rich literary, spiritual and cultural heritage. During a meeting with Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board and Dr. Owais Mattoo, Director Media & Communications, J&K-PSA and District President, J&K-PSA Budgam, discussed several important issues concerning the education sector, institutional collaboration and the preservation of Kashmir’s ...

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