Sunday, July 26, 2026
 
 Top Stories of The Day
Lieutenant Governor Flags Off Reading Marathon at Dal Lake, Srinagar
Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today flagged off the Reading Marathon at the banks of Dal Lake, marking a unique convergence of knowledge, fitness, and environmental responsibility. The event, organised by the National Book Trust as part of Education Week, celebrates six successful years of the National Education Policy. Addressing thousands of students from colleges and universities across the UT of Jammu Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the significance of the reading marathon as a symbol of collective learning and social responsibility. “Education should not remain confined to books and examination halls. It must reach playgrounds, social spaces, and become a way of life. Today’s Reading Marathon is a powerful example of that vision,” he said. The reading marathon carried the message “Run for a Green Future”. The Lieutenan...
 
 
 Top Stories of the Day
'Beyond the Himalayas' unveiled by Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta in Jammu
Jammu, July 25 (Scoop News)-Beyond the Himalayas: Rediscovering India's Forgotten Geography, the latest work by Jammu-based author, geopolitical analyst and technology professional Bharat Nanda, was formally unveiled today by Shri Kavinder Gupta, Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, at a function held in Jammu. The book explores India's forgotten civilisational geography beyond the Himalayas, tracing the ancient roads, Buddhist centres, caravan towns and cultural networks that once connected the Indian subcontinent with Tibet, Xinjiang and Central Asia. Drawing upon historical maps, man...

CM Omar Abdullah-led Government approves ₹15.22 crore augmentation of Kathua Grid Station
to strengthen power supply
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)- The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has approved the augmentation of the Grid Station at Kathua by enhancing its capacity from 3×50 MVA to 4×50 MVA, along with the execution of allied infrastructure works, at an estimated cost of ₹15.22 crore. The project is aimed at strengthening the power transmission network in the region to meet the growing electricity demand and ensure a more robust and reliable power infrastructure. The augmentation will significantly improve the reliability and stability of the transmission system, reduce overloading, and enhance...

CS reviews arrangements for 80th Independence Day celebrations
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting of senior officers of the Civil Administration and Police to review the preparations for the 80th Independence Day celebrations across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, ADGPs, IGPs, Deputy Commissioners, SSPs, Director Information, Directors of School Education (Jammu/Kashmir), Directors of Health Services (Jammu/Kashmir), senior officers of the Police and Civil Administration, besides representatives o...

Lieutenant Governor Visits Family of Martyr Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Lalpora, Beerwah, Budgam to meet the family members of Martyr J&K Police's Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who laid down his life in the line of duty during a terror attack in Anantnag earlier this week. The Lieutenant Governor paid heartfelt tributes to the brave policeman and conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family. He said the entire nation is proud of brave-heart Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, whose courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty will remain etched in our collective memory....

 
 Ladakh News
Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra holds interactive session with Kargil entrepreneurs
Kargil, July 25 (Scoop News)- The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, on Saturday held an interactive session with entrepreneurs from across Kargil district, focusing on strengthening the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Representatives from sectors including apricot and Halman products, sea buckthorn, wood and joinery, pashmina, handloom, handicrafts, and allied industries participated in the discussion. They shared ground-level experiences, challenges, and expectations from the administration. Participants highlighted issues affecting their sectors, particularly in skill development, market linkages, access to funding, branding, infrastructure gaps,...

NHM UT Ladakh Conducts AI-Assisted TB Screening Camp at District Police Line, Kargil
Kargil, July 24 (Scoop News)-Reinforcing the Government of India's vision of TB-Mukt Bharat, the National Health Mission UT Ladakh, under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, continues to strengthen grassroots interventions for early detection and elimination of tuberculosis across the Union Territory. Under the leadership of Sh. Tushar Anand, IAS, Mission Director, NHM UT Ladakh, the Mission is actively promoting AI-enabled screening and community-based health interventions to accelerate progress towards a TB-Free Ladakh. As part of the ongoing Active Case Finding Campaign, the District Tuberculosis Centre Kargil organized an AI-assisted chest X-ray screening and integrate...

Chief Controller of Finance Chairs Review Meeting on Guidelines for Subsidy Components of LAHDC Kargil Schemes
Kargil, July 23 (Scoop News)- Chief Controller of Finance (CCF), LAHDC Kargil, Iftikhar Hussain, today chaired a review meeting with district officers to discuss and strengthen the guidelines governing the subsidy components of various LAHDC Kargil schemes, with the objective of ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and equitable distribution of benefits. The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil, Chief Sheep Husbandry Officer, Cheif Animal Husbandry Officer, Assistant Director Handicrafts, Superintendent Handloom, Assistant Director Tourism, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kargil, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Distr...

Chief Secretary Inaugurates Two-Day International Conference
on Legal Framework of Election Management Body Independence in Leh
Leh,July 23 (Scoop News)-A two-day International Conference on "Legal Framework of Election Management Body Independence" commenced today at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh, bringing together constitutional experts, election administrators, legal scholars, academicians and international delegates to deliberate on strengthening the institutional independence of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) and advancing global democratic governance. The conference is being organised by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), the Election Commission of India (ECI), and the Intern...

SDM Reviews Flood-Affected Areas of Sub-Division Sankoo
Kargil, July 23 (Scoop News)- Acting upon the directions of the Worthy Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, the SDM, Sankoo, Sh. Waseem Ramzan Dar, JKAS, conducted an extensive on-site inspection of the restoration and reclamation works being undertaken by various agencies in the aftermath of the recent flash flood at Sangrah. During the visit, the SDM reviewed the progress of restoration works, including the repair and restoration of khuls (irrigation channels), culverts, and the reclamation of agricultural land and residential houses filled with mud, debris, and boulders. He also took stock ...

Administrative Secretary reviews implementation of SDP and State Sector Schemes
Leh, July 20 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Himanshu Gupta, IAS, chaired a review meeting to assess the financial and physical progress of ongoing works under the Special Development Package (SDP) and State Sector Schemes of the Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Labour & Employment Departments for the first quarter of the Financial Year 2026–27. During the meeting, the Administrative Secretary reviewed the status of approved projects, expenditure incurred, and the pace of implementation. He emphasised the timely execution of works, effective utilisation of funds, and adherence to approved timelines to achieve the int...

Special Rapporteur, NHRC reviews Human Rights Issues Relating to Social Welfare,
Tribal Affairs, Prisons and Health Sectors in Ladakh
Leh, July 20 (Scoop News)- Special Rapporteur of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for the Himalayan Region, Smt. Shomita Biswas, chaired an interactive review meeting to assess the status of human rights-related issues concerning the Social and Tribal Affairs, Prisons and Health sectors in the Union Territory of Ladakh at the DC Conference Hall, Leh. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Leh, Deputy Commissioner Changthang, Special Secretary Home, Senior Superintendent of Police Leh, Superintendent of Police Changthang, Deputy Superintendent of Police Leh, Deputy Director Health Services, Chief Education Officer Leh and other senior officers from the concerned depa...

LAHD-SSRB Counselling for Provisionally Shortlisted Candidates for Various Graduation-Level
Posts Successfully Conducted
Leh, July 18 (Scoop News)- The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council – Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB) successfully conducted the counselling process for provisionally shortlisted candidates for various graduation-level posts. The Secretary, LAHD-SSRB, and Deputy Director, District Employment and Counselling Centre, Leh, Rehmatullah Butt (JKAS), welcomed and congratulated all the provisionally shortlisted candidates. He explained the counselling procedure in detail and guided the candidates on filling out the required forms. He emphasised that candidates facing any issues or confusion should feel free to approach the officers present for assistance throughout ...

 
 Debate
Ram Mandir’s betrayal: Shouldn’t Modi Speak to restore Trust?
Straight Talk:
K B Jandial The recently exposed “Charawah Chori” (theft of offerings) at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya has traumatised millions of Hindu devotees worldwide. This incident has sparked intense anguish and disbelief among those who regard the temple as the ultimate symbol of faith and centuries of civilizational aspiration, prompting calls for immediate severe punishment. For devotees, the temple represents a symbol of Hindu religious faith and centuries of civilizational yearning. The loot inside cannot be dismissed as just an administrative lapse; it raises fundamental...

NATO's Bipolar Summit
Asad Mirza Donald Trump turned NATO's Ankara summit into a one-man show - reviving Iran hostilities, threatening Spain, demanding Greenland, and needling allies - while Secretary-General Mark Rutte's flattery-and-spending strategy kept the alliance intact. The summit exposed a NATO that survives not through unity, but through the careful, anxious management of one man's moods. When Donald Trump landed in Ankara this week for NATO's annual summit, the alliance's carefully choreographed script survived roughly as long as his motorcade took to reach the venue. What followed was, by multiple accounts, a "marathon, high-energy performance" - the White House's own words - that left ...

The Weaknesses in the POJK Revolution
By Sehrish Kashmiri and Fatima Baloch At present, in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), under the leadership of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), the Kashmiri nation is fighting for its constitutional and legal rights, as well as for national freedom. In this so-called peaceful struggle, the people of POJK have been suffering from state brutality, killings, and shortages of food and medicines. The greatest weakness of this movement is our own hypocrisy and cowardice as Kashmiris. Kashmiris in POJK claim that they are running a peaceful movement, whereas pea...

If you wish to be of use after death – then donate your body
Kalpana Pandey A few months ago, I decided to donate my body and went to KEM Hospital in Mumbai to complete the formal process. The purpose behind this decision was to help dispel superstitions, customs and misconceptions about death in society, to make my body useful for medical education and research after my death, to promote scientific, rational and humanist thought, and to increase scientific temper in society. I decided to donate my body out of the feeling that I should be of use to society even after death, and to inspire others towards body donation and organ donatio...

When is the Right Time to Liberate PoJK?
By Fatima Baloch The original princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which included Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bhimber, Rawalakot, and Sudhnoti, was divided between India and Pakistan in 1947–48. Today, the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), mobilized by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), are protesting for a combination of economic, political, and governance-related reasons, while Pakistan is allegedly suppressing these protests. Leaders of the ruling BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), along with key Kashmiri political figures such as...

The Modern Baloch Nationalism and the Taliban:Comparative Paths to Sovereignty in South Asia
By Fatima Baloch The Baloch are an ancient Kurd-Arab-rooted nation who live on both sides of the borders under Pakistani and Iranian control, as well as in parts of southern Afghanistan where they are relatively well established. Historically, Balochistan was divided primarily due to British colonial interests in the late nineteenth century. This division created buffer zones between the British Indian Empire, Persia (Iran), and Afghanistan through the Goldsmid Line (1871–1896). When British India was partitioned in 1947, the Khanate of Kalat (Eastern Balochistan) declared its indep...

J&K’s statehood mirage
K N Pandita Facing discontent from ruling-party legislators and some valley-based MPs, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah employed a strategic off-site meeting to refocus internal unrest toward the Centre's delayed restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Transporting his lawmakers to the Dachhigam National Park for a marathon huddle, Abdullah successfully forged a unified resolution: all 42 legislators will stage a protest rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament to demand statehood and constitutional guarantees. The notable point is that the body of NC MLAs did not throw any hint of disowning the leadership of the...

Hajjnama I :Pilgrims Moved to Tears at First Sight of the Holy Kaaba
Asad Mirza from Jeddah/Makkah The 1447 AH/2026 Hajj season has started in Makkah and Madinah. However, most of the people don’t have a cluse about the massive scale of preparation and delivery managed by the various ministries of Saudi Arabia and municipalities of the regions, visited by the Hajj pilgrims, which take place. In this first part of the series of hajj 1447/2026, Asad Mirza provides an insider’s view of these preparations from Jeddah and Makkah. Moving scenes of faith are unfolding at the Grand Mosque in Makkah as pilgrims from diverse cultures and nationalities catch...

 Jammu News
Devyani Rana Launches “Nagrota Bamboo Kavach Abhiyaan” To Protect Landslide-Prone Areas
Pays Tribute on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Dansal, July 25 (Scoop News)-As the nation prepares to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, a bamboo plantation drive was launched under the guidance of Devyani Rana, MLA Nagrota, in Dansal Block of the Nagrota Constituency, marking the commencement of the Nagrota Bamboo Kavach Abhiyaan, a long-term environmental initiative that harnesses the soil-binding strength and ecological benefits of bamboo to mitigate landslide risks, stabilise vulnerable slopes and enhance ecological resilience. The initiative derives its name from the concept of bamboo serving as a natural kavach, or protective shield, safeguarding fragile landscapes through sustainable, nature-based solutions. Envisioned as ...

Javed Rana continues extensive tour of flood-hit Pir Panjal
Poonch, July 25 (Scoop News)-Continuing his outreach to flood and landslide-affected communities, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Saturday visited Dhara Sangla in Surankote and interacted with the families who suffered losses in the recent landslides and flash floods. The visit formed part of the Minister’s extensive tour of flood and landslide-affected Pir Panjal region over the past several days, aimed at assessing the ground situation, reviewing relief and restoration efforts and ensuring timely assistance to the affected population. At Dhara Sangla, Rana offered condolences to the families who lost their loved ones ...

Jantar Mantar protest exposes opposition's Alliance with Anti-National Elements
and Its Political Agenda: BJP
Jammu, July 25 (Scoop News)-BJP J&K State Spokesperson Er. Sahil Bashir bhat strongly condemns the developments witnessed at Jantar Mantar, where several opposition leaders chose to share a platform with individuals and groups known for promoting divisive and anti-India narratives. What was presented as a protest on issues relating to the education system was, in reality, transformed into a stage for political propaganda, inflammatory rhetoric, and attempts to create disorder. The presence of leaders such as Mehbooba Mufti, Mehraj Malik, and other opposition figures on a common platform with elements repeatedly associated with anti-national narratives has once again exposed the opposit...

Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is testimony to the core philosophy of BJP's Self Last:Dr. Shishu
Jammu, July 25 (Scoop News)-Following the resignation by the Dharmendra Pradhan, Dr. Hari Dutt Shishu emphasized his sensitiveness towards the issue, who ensured the effective mechanism to curb the culprits, before submitting his resignation. Dr. Shishu said that under Shri Pradhan’s leadership as Union Education Minister, India witnessed historic reforms in education. "From the successful implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 to strengthening of IITs, IIMs, NITs, and promoting mother tongue-based learning, skill development and digital education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan gave a new direction and dignity to Indian education. His focus on making education accessible, affor...

Centre Must Immediately Release ₹5,000 Crore as Interim Relief for Flood-Hit Jammu & Kashmir: Rattan Lal
Jammu, July 24 (Scoop News)-JKNC Provincial President Jammu, Adv. Rattan Lal Gupta, has expressed deep grief over the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by the recent heavy rains, flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the Jammu region. He said that around 26 precious lives have reportedly been lost, while thousands of families have suffered extensive damage to their houses, agricultural land, livestock, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure. The losses run into several thousand crores of rupees, leaving the affected people in severe distress. Rattan Lal Gupta regretted that despite the magnitude of t...

Congress seeks special package for flood affected people
Declare it as National disaster
Jammu, July 23 (Scoop News)-Congress today demanded special relief and rehabilitation package for the flood affected people and population of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the devastations and loss of lives in Poonch & Rajouri, besides enhancement in the ex-gratia relief for the loss of lives and for house damages, terming the present scale of relief as inadequate. Addressing a press conference at Rajiv Bhawan, PCC HQ Jammu today JKPCC Working President Shri Raman Bhalla and Chief Spokesperson Mr. Ravinder Sharma said that the nature has created havoc in several parts of Jammu and Kashmi...

Mehbooba's Lectures on Article 370 Ring Hollow; PDP Paved BJP's Way into J&K: Rattan Lal
Jammu,July 23 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on PDP President Mehbooba Mufti for accusing the National Conference of normalising the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A, saying the remarks were a desperate bid to stay politically relevant by peddling falsehoods. Gupta said it was astonishing that the very party which "rolled out the red carpet for the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir" was now pretending to be the custodian of the region's constitutional identity. "The PDP has no moral, political or ideological authority to lecture the National Conference on Articles 370 and 3...

Sat Sharma seeks J&K's free legal aid info, Centre details major expansion of justice delivery
New Delhi, July 23 (Scoop News)-Reaffirming his commitment to ensuring that every citizen of Jammu & Kashmir has equal access to justice, J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma raised the issue of the effectiveness of free legal aid services in the Union Territory through an Unstarred Question in the Rajya Sabha. He sought details on the Government's assessment of the DISHA Scheme and the reforms being undertaken to strengthen legal aid and reduce delays in justice delivery for economically weaker sections. In its written reply, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice led by Union MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal, informed Parliament that an independent third-party evaluation by the Qualit...

 
 Kashmir News
DC Ganderbal reviews ongoing SANJY-2026 arrangements at Baltal Base Camp
Ganderbal, July 25 (Scoop News)- In view of the prevailing inclement weather during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today visited Baltal Base Camp to review the preparedness of stakeholder departments and assess the facilities put in place for the safety and convenience of pilgrims. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the on spot Registration Centre, Yatri Niwas, accommodation facilities, medical aid centres, and other essential services available at the Base Camp. He reviewed the functioning of various departments and directed the concerned officers to ensure that all facilities remain fully operational despi...

SKUAST-K becomes Kashmir's first University to hold fully Paperless PG Semester Exam
Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)-Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has become the first university in the Kashmir Valley to conduct a completely paperless postgraduate semester examination, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of higher education in the region. On July 25, the University successfully conducted a tablet-based digital examination for 150 postgraduate students enrolled in the course "Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences", replacing the conventional pen-and-paper examination system with a secure digital platform. The initiative was envisioned by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai,...

ACB J&K files charge sheet in trap case against then Patwari and Ex-Lumberdar
Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)- The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), J&K, has filed a chargesheet before the Hon’ble Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Baramulla, against Fida Hussain Shah, the then Patwari Halqa Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla, and Manzoor Ahmad Mir, Ex-Lumberdar, Gutiyar, Baramulla, in case FIR No. 04/2024 registered at Police Station ACB Baramulla. The case was registered on 16.04.2024 on the basis of a complaint alleging demand of illegal gratification in connection with the handing over of revenue/ NOC reports required for processing building permission applications submitted by the complainant and his father. During the course of investigation, the ACB collected oral, docum...

Police in Ganderbal Conducted Joint Mock Drill at Sainik School Manasbal
Pandit Colony Wussan To Strengthen Security Preparedness
Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)- As part of the comprehensive security arrangements for the smooth and peaceful conduct of ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, a joint mock drill was conducted at Sainik School Manasbal and Pandit Colony Wussan by the Special Operation Group (SOG) Ganderbal, in close coordination with the Indian Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The exercise was designed to evaluate and enhance the operational preparedness, inter-agency coordination, response capability, and effectiveness of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in dealing with various security contingencies. The participating forces rehearsed coordinated response mechanisms, area domination, ...

PDF Chief Hakeem Yaseen Says Timely Action Could Have Prevented Injustice to NEET Aspirants
Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Saturday said that the alleged injustice faced by NEET aspirants protesting in New Delhi could have been avoided had the concerns of students been heard in time. In a statement issued here, Hakeem Yaseen said the youth had repeatedly raised their voices over issues related to the NEET examination, but their grievances were not addressed promptly. "If the concerns of students had been taken seriously at the right time, the unfortunate situation, including the alleged lathi-charge on protesting NEET aspirants, could have been prevented," he said. He sa...

PDF President Hakeem Yaseen Expresses Concern Over Rain Damage, Power Disconnections in Budgam
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday expressed deep concern over the extensive damage caused by recent heavy rains across Kashmir, particularly in the Beerwah area of Budgam district. He said the torrential rains and flash floods have caused widespread damage to residential houses, commercial establishments, agricultural land and public infrastructure, leaving several families in distress. He expressed particular concern over the damage caused to the Shopping Complex in Beerwah and other private properties, saying the losses have severely affected the livelihoods of many people. ...

DPIIT Director visits NIT Srinagar's Greenovator Incubation Foundation
reviews Startup ecosystem
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)-Director, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Dr. Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh, IAS, on Friday visited the Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF)—the Inclusive Technology Business Incubator hosted at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to review its startup ecosystem, interact with entrepreneurs, and assess ongoing efforts to promote innovation and technology-led entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Bhuvnesh was accompanied by CA Tripti Shinghal Somani, Founder of WOMENNOVATOR – Global Incubator for Women, and Shabir Hussain Shah, Faculty Member, Jammu and...

CUKashmir holds workshop on women empowerment
Ganderbal, July 23 (Scoop News)-Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) and Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, organized a one-day ICSSR-sponsored workshop on "Empowerment of Women through Awareness regarding the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019." The workshop was organized under an ICSSR-sponsored Policy Research Project led by Dr. Mahjabin Banu, Principal Investigator and Chief Project Director. The workshop witnessed participation from academicians, legal experts, government officials, representatives of civil society organizations, Mission Shakti, women welfare officers, ASHA workers, medi...

 
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Lieutenant Governor Reviews Repair and Restoration Work along Yatra Tracks
Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)-f The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting today with Camp Directors and senior officials to review the ongoing repair and restoration work along the Shri Amarnathji Yatra tracks in the wake of recent heavy rainfall. The meeting was attended by Shri Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Shri Rahul Singh, Additional CEO Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; Shri Amod Nagpure Ashok, SSP Anantnag; Dr. GV Sundeep Chakravarthy, SSP Srinagar; Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag; Shri Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; Shri Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal; Shri Sudhanshu Dhama, SSP Gande...

Srinagar Police Attaches Property Worth Approximately ₹2.74 Crore
Under Nasha Mukti Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan
Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukti Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan—a 100-day campaign aimed at eradicating the drug menace, Police in Srinagar attached an immovable property worth approximately ₹2.74 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The attached property comprises a double-storeyed residential house along with 12 marlas of land beneath and appurtenant to the house, belonging to the accused Mubashir Ahmad Hakeem son of Abdul Hamid Hakeem resident of Awanta Bhawan, Soura, Srinagar. The attachment has been carried out in connection with FIR No. 142/2025 registered u...

“J&K Needs School-Friendly, Child-Centric Laws & Policies To Deliver Quality Education”: PSA President
PSA Calls For National-Level Education Regulations, Rational Fee Policy & Simplified Regulatory Framework
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)-Stressing that meaningful educational reforms must begin with creating an enabling environment for schools, Private Schools Association J&K (PSA) State President Bilal Ahmad Bhat has urged the Jammu & Kashmir Government to introduce school-friendly and student-centric laws and regulations on the pattern of other Indian states, saying that quality education cannot flourish under an excessive regulatory framework. In a statement issued to the press, PSA President Bilal Bhat said that since Jammu & Kashmir became a Union Territory, there is an even greater need to align its education policies with the best practices followed across the country, where private...

Vikram Randhawa hears public grievances
calls for urgent flood preparedness and swift civic action
Jammu, July 22 (Scoop News)-Ch. Vikram Randhawa, MLA and senior BJP leader, conducted a public grievance redressal camp at the BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, where he patiently heard the concerns of numerous individuals and deputations from different parts of the city and assured them of prompt intervention for the resolution of their genuine grievances. The grievance camp was coordinated by Er. Dil Bahadur Singh Jamwal, Incharge, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and Er. T.K. Sharma, Co-Convenor of the Abhiyan, who ensured the smooth conduct of the programme. A deputation from Sector-5, Trikuta Nagar sought the repair of defunct street lights, while residents of Nanak Nagar raised ...

"Every Child's Dream Deserves An Opportunity To Flourish": Veteran Educationist
Srinagar, July 22 (Scoop News)-The spirit of academic excellence, perseverance and youthful ambition came alive in Srinagar as SKIE Classes, Parraypora, one of J&K's top leading coaching institutions, organised a magnificent felicitation ceremony to honour 126 students who successfully qualified the prestigious NEET-2026 examination across various categories. The event celebrated not only outstanding academic success but also the relentless dedication of students, the unwavering sacrifices of parents and the invaluable guidance of teachers who collectively transformed dreams into reality. The ceremony was graced by Dr. Hafeez Shah, Secretary, IT department, Government of J&K, as the Ch...

Panun Kashmir Stages Protest in Delhi, Confronts National Conference
Reiterates "Justice Before Statehood"
New Delhi, July 20 (Scoop News)-Activists of Panun Kashmir today staged a protest in the national capital, asserting that justice for the displaced Kashmiri Hindu community must precede any move towards the restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir. During the protest, Panun Kashmir activists confronted leaders and supporters of the National Conference near Ashoka Road, raising slogans and maintaining that political demands for statehood cannot supersede the unresolved issues arising from the genocide and exodus of Kashmiri Hindus. The protest was led by Panun Kashmir Chairman Tito Gan...

Sajad Ahmed Shah assumes charge as DIO Shopian
District Admin extends warm welcome
Shopian, July 19 (Scoop News)-District Administration Shopian today accorded a warm welcome to Sajad Ahmed Shah, who assumed charge as District Information Officer (DIO), Shopian. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Dr.Nasir Ahmed Lone, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz and officers and officials of the District Information Centre (DIC) welcomed new DIO and conveyed their best wishes for his successful tenure in the district. On the occasion, the DC expressed confidence that Sajad Ahmed Shah would discharge his responsibilities with dedication, professionalism and commitment while further str...

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Full-Scale Relief Response as Flash Floods Ravage Rajouri and Poonch
Srinagar, July 19 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has voiced profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the devastating flash floods that struck parts of Rajouri and Poonch following torrential rains. In a statement issued today, Mehbooba Mufti said the unfolding humanitarian crisis has left families shattered, displaced thousands, and caused significant damage to homes, roads and other public infrastructure. She expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. She urged the administration to mount an all-out relief and rescue operation ...

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