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| Chief Secretary reviews PM Ujjwala Yojana implementation across J&K | | Calls for winter stocking upto optimum capacity and faster roll-out of PMUY extension | 
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) and assessed the LPG stock availability in the Kashmir Valley for the forthcoming winter months.
The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, FCS&CA and Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir was attended by Director, FCS&CA, Jammu/Kashmir; and senior officers from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), who shared district-wise progress, implementation challenges and preparedness under the newly extended phase of PMUY.
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| | Lieutenant Governor pays tributes to General Zorawar Singh on his Martyrdom Day | | 
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to brave warrior, India's greatest commander and military strategist, General Zorawar Singh, on his Martyrdom Day.
“General Zorawar Singh’s vision inspired generations by igniting passion, guiding people toward a shared vision, courage, purpose and commitment to bigger ideals,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Addressing a commemorative event in Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on General Zorawar Singh’s monumental military campaigns in Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit, and Skardu, and highlighted... |
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| | Omar Abdullah reviews District Capex, CDF, SASCI projects and Fiscal Indicators | | 
Jammu, December 11 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of District Capex, Constituency Development Fund (CDF) works, SASCI projects, and the overall fiscal position of Jammu and Kashmir.
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, Principal Secretary Finance Santosh D. Vaidya, Secretary Rural Development & PR Ajaz Asad, all Deputy Commissioners, Director General Accounts & Treasuries, DG Resources, DG Bu... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates 56 new residential flats for Darbar Move employees in Jammu | | 
Jammu, December 11 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated newly constructed residential blocks at Ahata Amar Singh and Sarwal, marking a significant step in strengthening housing infrastructure for Government employees associated with the Darbar Move.
The Chief Minister formally opened the facilities by cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Additional Chief Secretary Estates Department Shaleen Kabra, Director Estates Ashwani Khajuria, Deputy Director Estates Jammu Dr. Vikas S... |
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Ladakh News |
| Haj Committee Ladakh Holds Hajj 2025 Feedback Programme in Kargil | | |
Kargil, December 12 (Scoop News)- The Haj Committee Ladakh organised a Hajj Feedback Programme for the Hajis of 2025 today at the Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil. The event was aimed at reviewing the facilities and services provided to pilgrims during this year’s Holy Haj pilgrimage.
The meeting was attended by Member Haj Committee Ladakh, Mohd Ali Chandan and Member Haj Committee, Zaheer Hussain Babar, along with a large number of Hajis who had returned from the pilgrimage.
Hajis, while sharing their feedback, expressed deep gratitude to the Government of India for providing excellent facilities during the Haj rituals. They especially thanked Haji Ali Majaz, Chairperson Haj Commit... |
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| | Review Meeting on Camps Held Under the Memangs Si Rjabstogs Outreach Campaign | | |
Nubra, December 12 (Scoop News)-Sub Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mukul Beniwal IAS, chaired a review meeting today at the SDM Office Complex to assess the camps organized under the Memangs Si Rjabstogs Outreach Campaign.
The meeting aimed to evaluate follow up actions taken on public grievances and feedback gathered during the campaign. Key discussions included public health concerns, PWD related construction matters and the need for reconstruction and upgradation in several schools. Issues linked to various government schemes were also examined.
The SDM assured that all concerns raised by the public would be given due attention and resolved promptly.
The meeting was attended b... |
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| | Mimang Si Jabstok held at Skalzangling on 12 December 2025 | | | Leh, December 12 (Scoop News)- The outreach programme “Mimang Si Jabstok” was conducted today, 12 December 2025, at Skalzangling, where representatives from various departments and agencies briefed the public about ongoing schemes, services, and initiatives. The Nodal Officer, Tehsildar Leh Dorjay Gyalson (JKAS), introduced the objectives of the campaign and highlighted its importance in ensuring transparency and citizen awareness. The Education Department shared updates on women’s self-defence training being conducted across central schools with financial support, along with information on the Ladakh Model School Initiative. The Horticulture Department informed the public about various sch... |
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| | Block Level Sports Meet Held at SAS&T Kargil Campus | | |
Kargil, December 12 (Scoop News)- The Block Level Sports event organized by Mera Yuva Bharat (MYBK) Kargil, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with the School of Agriculture Science and Technology (SAS&T), Kargil Campus, successfully concluded a spirited two-day inter-student sports fest held on December 11–12, 2025. The event brought together 50–60 enthusiastic students, along with faculty members, who participated with great energy and sportsmanship.
The meet began with an inaugural ceremony led by Chief Guest Dr. Mutup, Director college development council, University of Ladakh,who formally opened the event. The sports competitions aimed to ... |
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| | Encroachment Removal Drive Conducted from BSNL Office to Goma Kargil | | |
Kargil, December 11 (Scoop News)- Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner Kargil, an encroachment removal drive was carried out today along the stretch from the BSNL Office Kargil to Goma Kargil. The drive was aimed at clearing road obstructions to ensure smooth traffic movement and public convenience.
The operation was jointly led by the Tehsildar Kargil, SHO Kargil, AEE R&B, Naib Tehsildar Kargil, Inspector Traffic, and officials of the Municipal Committee Kargil.
During the drive, various encroachments on the roadside including water tanks, sand heaps, stones, construction materials and other obstructing items were identified and removed on the spot. The team also sens... |
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| | One day Campus Exposure tour organised at Government Degree College Nobra | | |
Nubra, December 11 (Scoop News)- Students of 12th Class from Higher Secondary School Disket, visited Government Degree College Nubra for an exposure tour aimed at giving them first-hand insight into college life and higher education opportunities.
During the visit, the students were taken around the campus and introduced to new key facilities such as the library, newly equipped laboratories, newly constructed classrooms, sports facilities, and new hostel buildings for both boys and girls. It was followed by an informative session on available courses, admission procedures, and career opportunities. They also interacted with faculty members and college students, gaining valuable understan... |
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| | CDS Kharu Boosts AWW Skills with 2-Day Training | | |
Kharu, December 11 (Scoop News)- A comprehensive two-day training program was successfully conducted at ICDS Project Kharu. The training aimed at strengthening the capacities of all Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) for improved service delivery at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) level.
The intensive training focused on three key areas critical to the modernization and effectiveness of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. That included the understanding of ECCE concepts, Enhance Digital Reporting through FRS and build practical skills in low cost TLM preparation.
The training was effective in strengthening the understanding of capacities of all Anganwadi Workers, thereby co... |
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| | Government Model Degree College Zanskar Celebrates World Mountain Day | | |
Kargil, December 11 (Scoop News)- A delegation led by former Panch Asgar Ali from Thasgam village, Sankoo, called on the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today at his office chamber. During the meeting, the delegation apprised the CEC of several pressing grievances and developmental requirements faced by the residents of Thasgam.
The delegation highlighted the urgent need for repairing the old drinking-water pipeline, which has long caused inconvenience to households due to its deteriorated condition and irregular water supply. They also reiterated the long-pending demand for the creation of a separate Panchayat Halqa for Thasgam, emp... |
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Debate |
| India Extends Warm Welcome to Russian President Vladimir Putin | | |
By Farooq Ganderbali
India warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin on his arrival for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received him at the airport—an honour that reflects the deep strategic trust and time-tested friendship between the two nations. The visit, marked with dignity and respect, reaffirmed India’s spirit of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, symbolising harmony, coexistence and gracious hospitality. High-level discussions between the two leaders highlighted the unwavering strength of India–Russia relations, built on decades of cooperation in defence, energy, science, technology, global security and shared geopolitical pr... |
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| | Honouring those who braved the brunt of militancy | | |
K N Pandita
Externally sponsored and internally abetted armed insurgency in the Kashmir Valley and the adjoining regions of Jammu is running its 36th year. The security forces and their affiliates, in particular the J&K Police force, have performed a crucial role and made valuable sacrifices in securing the Kashmiri civilian population from the man-made scourge of terror.
The concept, planning and execution of armed insurgency, which employed high skills of involving the local majority population of Kashmir, overtly or covertly, into the plan of creating a multi-faceted wedge in Kashmir civil society, remains a rare negative achievement of the handlers of Kashmir militancy.
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| | SMVDS Medical College Faces Uproar | | |
K N Pandita
Chief Minister Omar Abdulla defends a bizarre and controversial event that happened recently at the SMVD Hospital at Kakriyal, Katra. The admission of MBBS students in the SMVD Medical College has become a subject of controversy.
The controversy erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after 42 out of 50 MBBS seats at the newly established Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) went to Muslim students in the first-ever admission cycle for the 2025–26 session. This development has sparked strong reactions from the BJP’s J&K unit and several right-wing groups, which are demanding the cancellation of the “merit-based list” released through the NEET cou... |
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| | Minority Status for SMVDIME To Address Hindu Sentiments | | Straight Talk | |
K B Jandial
The ongoing turmoil surrounding admission of the first batch of fifty MBBS students for the 2025-26 academic year at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) has exposed the systemic fault lines and sensitive issue of Hindu Muslim parity in J&K. What should have been a routine academic exercise has escalated into a full-blown crisis, fuelling unending public protests of different sections of civil society especially the Hindu organisations. It has caused public anxiety, student resentment, and institutional embarrassment. At the heart of the issue lies the stark imbalance in admissions—a problem that reflects deeper regional shortcomings.
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| | US Weighs Selling F-35 To Saudi Arabia | | |
Asad Mirza
US President Donald Trump has said he is considering Saudi Arabia’s request to buy F-35 fighter jets, as intelligence officials warn China could gain access to the aircraft’s latest American technology. The sale has also raised Israeli concerns as it will bring the Saudi fighters closer to Israel.
US President Donald Trump last week said on Friday (November 14) that he is pondering a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets, which are made by Lockheed Martin. The potential sale comes at a time when Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet Trump at the White House this week, when they are expected to sign economic and defence agreements.
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| Jammu News |
| Preparatory Meeting for Jammu Marathon-2025 Held | | |
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- The Jammu & Kashmir Police is making comprehensive preparations to organise Jammu Marathon 2025” on December 28, 2025, at Gulshan Ground, Jammu, under its
Civic Action Programme (CAP).
2. In this connection, a preparatory meeting was held today at APHQ Jammu, chaired by Sh. Anand Jain, IPS, ADG Armed J&K, who is also Chairman of the Organising Committee. During the meeting, Sh. Jain reviewed the current status of arrangements and issued detailed instructions to the officers concerned to ensure the efficient, secure, and successful conduct of the event.
3. At the outset, Dy.SP Kuldeep Handoo, Sports Officer APHQ, delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint p... |
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| | Director Agriculture Jammu Chairs Review Meeting to Assess Progress under various Schemes | | |
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- A comprehensive review meeting was today held under the chairmanship of the Director Agriculture Jammu, Sh. Anil Gupta, to evaluate the physical and financial progress achieved under CSS, CAPEX, HADP, and NABARD.
The meeting was attended by Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Sh. Aman Jyoti Sharma, Deputy Director Planning Sh. Yaqoob Zargar, CAO Jammu Sh. Manohar Lal Sharma, DAO Jammu Sh. Vinod Khajuria, Technical Officer HADP (DoAJ) Sh. Raj Kumar, along with senior officers and staff of the Directorate. The Chief Agriculture Officers (CAOs) also participated through video conference.
During the review, Director Agriculture issued clear direc... |
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| | JKPCC Condoles demise of Ex-HM Shiv Raj Patil | | Congress remembers G.M. Sadfiq, Mir Qasim and Mir Lasjan | |
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)-JKPCC has deeply condoled the sad demise of former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader Shri Shiv Raj Patil, who passed away today morning.
In a condolence meeting at the PCC headquarters Jammu under the Presidentship of Shri Tariq Hameed Karra deep shock and grief was expressed over the passing away of the veteran Congress leader who served the country in different capacities including the Minister for Home Affairs, Defence Minister and Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996. He served as Minister in the cabinet of Smt. Indira Gandhi and Shri Rajiv Gandhi also as Defence Minister.
A two minutes silence was observed to pray for pe... |
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| | BJP Mahila Morcha Holds Empowering Women-Centric Programmes in Doda | | |
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- The Bharatiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha today conducted a series of significant programmes in District Doda under the leadership of Advocate Neha Mahajan, State President BJP Mahila Morcha J&K alongwith general secretaries Er Urvashi Gupta and Poonam Gupta. The day’s proceedings began with an organisational meeting attended by women Karyakartas from various mandals, where discussions focused on strengthening booth-level coordination, accelerating outreach among women beneficiaries, and reinforcing the party’s organisational structure at the grassroots.
A Mahila Sammellan on Atmanirbhar Bharat was subsequently held at the BJP District Office, Doda. Wome... |
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| | 2 week training for Legal Assistants of Ladakh concludes | | |
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and guidance of Chairperson and Members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today concluded the two week training programme for Legal Assistants of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The programme was conducted from December 1 to 12 at the J&K Judicial Academy, Janipur, Jammu.
The valedictory session was graced by Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Chairperson, Governing Committee for the J&K Judicial Academy. His presence served as a source of en... |
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| | BJP gears up for Sushasan Diwas with renewed organizational vigour in Rajouri | | |
Rajouri, December 11 (Scoop News)- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continued its intensive organizational outreach in Rajouri with a key district-level meeting chaired by J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul.
The meeting was attended by district office bearers, morcha presidents, morcha prabharis, mandal representatives, and senior party functionaries. Prominent leaders including former MLC Adv. Vibodh Gupta, Prabhari Munish Sharma, District President Rajouri Dev Raj Sharma, and Seh-Prabhari Suraj Singh also addressed the meeting.
Addressing the meeting, Ashok Koul outlined a comprehensive roadmap aimed at further deepening the BJP’s grassroots footprint across Raj... |
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| | Deputy CM Choudhary highlights NC Government’s Developmental Achievements in Naushera Rally | | Stresses Unity and Pluralism* | |
Jammu, December 11 (Scoop News)- Senior National Conference (NC) leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Choudhary, Yesterday addressed a large and enthusiastic gathering at a public rally in Naushera. In his speech, Choudhary highlighted the significant achievements of the Omar Abdullah-led government in driving transformation across the region, particularly in infrastructure development and the enhancement of essential services.
Choudhary urged critics of the NC government to visit the far-flung areas of Jammu to witness firsthand the sweeping changes that have taken place.
He emphasized the remarkable progress in building roads, improving alleys, a... |
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| | Sunil Sharma undertook 2-Day extensive tour of Paddar, Gandhari | | |
Kishtwar,December 11 (Scoop News)- Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma, undertook two-day extensive tour of Paddar and Gandhari areas of the Paddar–Nagseni Assembly Constituency in Kishtwar, accompanied by senior officials of the district administration. His visit focused on reviewing ongoing developmental works, assessing public concerns, and ensuring timely execution of projects in the remote region.
During the tour, Sunil Sharma conducted a comprehensive inspection of various development projects currently under execution. These included road connectivity upgrades, water supply works, school infrastructure improvements, and health-care-related facilities. He emphasized the nee... |
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Kashmir News |
| J&K Police launch district-wide drive against traffic violations in Sopore | | |
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- J&K Police launched a district-wide drive against traffic violations to enforce road discipline and ensure safer movement on public roads across Police District Sopore.
As part of the drive, action is being taken against visible violations of traffic rules and the Motor Vehicles Act. Vehicles with outside UT registration numbers were also checked, and several vehicles were seized and challaned for violations of the MV Act. The enforcement drive aims to inculcate a sense of responsibility among road users and ensure orderly, lawful and disciplined behaviour on roads. Special emphasis is being laid on addressing visible violations so that the implement... |
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| | JKEDI starts 4th MDP batch; 270 Entrepreneurs | | MSMEs begin training across 13 districts under RAMP scheme | |
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Friday launched the fourth batch of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) across 13 districts of the Union Territory under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme.
The initiative is funded by the Union Ministry of MSME and implemented in J&K by the Industries & Commerce Department.
MDPs were simultaneously inaugurated in Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Srinagar, Jammu, Kathua, Reasi, and Udhampur districts. A total of 270 participants, including 253 women, have enrolled for the 30-hour training programme s... |
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| | Dir SEK reviews Srinagar’s Educational Status | | |
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani today chaired an important review meeting in Srinagar to assess the overall educational status of the district.
The meeting was attended by Personnel Officer Dr. Iqbal Hussain Mir, Joint Director, Muhammad Mushtaq, Chief Education Officer Srinager, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Bhat and all Zonal Education Officers of the district.
During the meeting, CEO presented a detailed briefing on the ongoing activities, administrative functioning and the progress of various educational initiatives across the district.
While addressing the officers, Director laid special emphasis on strengthening foundational le... |
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| | J&K Police strengthens action on traffic & documentation violations in Pulwama | | | Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- J&K Police in Pulwama has launched a special enforcement drive across the district to identify and impound vehicles that have not been transferred in the name of the new owner after sale, along with vehicles bearing outside-state registration found plying without proper documentation. The drive forms part of a broader district-wide campaign against traffic violations and improper vehicle documentation.
During the checking operation, multiple vehicles were intercepted and verified, and those lacking mandatory ownership-transfer documents or valid papers were seized on the spot. The initiative aims to streamline vehicle ownership records, prevent misuse ... |
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| | IUST Professor Named TWAS Visiting Research Professor | | |
Awantipora, December 12 (Scoop News)- Prof. Shakeel Ahmed, Professor at the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), has been appointed as a Visiting TWAS Research Professor by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), where he is an elected Fellow. He will serve at the Department of Geology, University of Zambia, under a programme through which TWAS Fellows mentor researchers in developing and least-developed countries.
A distinguished geophysicist with over four decades of experience in water sciences, particularly groundwater, Prof. Shakeel holds a Ph.D. in Hydrology from the Paris School of Mines, France, and previously headed the Indo-Fr... |
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| | CUKashmir celebrates Bharatiya Bhasha Divas | | |
Ganderbal, December 12 (Scoop News)- School of Languages, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) in collaboration with the Bharatiya Bhasha Samvardhan Samiti (Kashmiri), celebrated the Bharatiya Bhasha Divas (Indian Languages Day) at varsity’s Arts campus here Thursday.
The celebration marked a collective tribute to India’s linguistic diversity and cultural unity, highlighting the vital role of languages in shaping the nation’s identity and connecting communities across regions. The day is observed in the memory of Mahakavi Subramanya Bharati, whose contributions to Indian literature and national awakening continue to inspire generations. As a mark of respect, a multi-voluminous boo... |
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| | FDA issues Advisory on Environmentally Complaint Disposal of seized Food Items | | |
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), has issued a detailed advisory to ensure scientific and responsible disposal of seized, rejected, and expired food items, following recent reports of such materials being improperly dumped into rivers and other natural water bodies.
Reiterating the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and guidelines issued by FSSAI, the advisory directs all Designated Officers, Food Safety Officers, and enforcement teams to strictly adhere to approved disposal procedures to prevent environmental harm, health risks, and misuse of unsafe food items.
The Department has emphasized that disposal of any seized, reject... |
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| | Satish Sharma for time bound action on issues relating transport sector | | |
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- Transport Minister Satish Sharma today asserted that the transport sector is crucial for boosting the region's economy, emphasising the government's commitment to a transparent and efficient system in Jammu & Kashmir.
The Minister was interacting with the representatives of Transport Welfare Associations during a meeting convened to deliberate on the challenges being faced by the transport fraternity in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Transport, Avny Lavasa; IG Traffic; DG Finance in Transport Department; MD JKRTC, M.A. War; Additional Commissioner Kashmir; RTOs of Jammu, Kashmir and Kathua and other senior o... |
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| J&K police take legal action against 144 vehicles for ownership violations in Shopian | | |
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- In a week-long enforcement drive against traffic violations, J&K Police in Shopian took legal action against 144 vehicles bearing registration numbers of other states, found plying on roads without mandatory transfer of ownership after sale–purchase.
Special police teams were deployed across multiple locations to identify such vehicles. During the drive, several vehicles operating without proper transfer of ownership and without mandatory re-registration were found in violation, and action under the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act has been initiated, including for non-registration and failure to transfer ownership. This action forms p... |
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| | J&K Police seize vehicles not transferred after sale–purchase in Awantipora | | |
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- J&K Police in Awantipora have intensified vehicle checking across the police district as part of an enforcement drive targeting vehicles operating without mandatory transfer of ownership after sale/purchase.
Checking teams were deployed at multiple locations, during which several vehicles found without proper documentation, without updated ownership records, or involved in rash driving were seized. Necessary proceedings under the Motor Vehicles Act have been initiated.
J&K Police urges all vehicle owners to promptly complete transfer-of-ownership formalities, avoid rash driving, and ensure all vehicle documents are kept up to date. Similar enf... |
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| | Action against non-transferred vehicles | | |
Srinagar, December 12 (Scoop News)- J&K Police have intensified vehicle checking across the district Anantnag as part of a special enforcement drive against vehicles operating without mandatory transfer of ownership after sale/purchase.
Teams deployed at multiple checkpoints inspected vehicles for proper documentation and updated ownership records. Several vehicles found violating norms or involved in rash driving were seized, and proceedings under the Motor Vehicles Act have been initiated.
J&K Police urge all vehicle owners to complete transfer-of-ownership formalities promptly, maintain valid documents, and strictly avoid rash driving. The department has reiterated that simil... |
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| | Sat Sharma raises alarming climatic challenges of J&K in Rajya Sabha | | seeks immediate financial & technical support from Centre | |
New Delhi,December 12 (Scoop News)-Rajya Sabha MP and J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, raised the issue of grave climatic challenges being faced by Jammu & Kashmir during the Zero Hour in the Upper House.
Expressing deep concern over the increasing vulnerability of the region to climatic disturbances, he urged the Central Government to extend enhanced financial and technical assistance to help the Union Territory effectively deal with natural disasters.
Sharma highlighted that Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing visible and alarming changes in climate patterns, including rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increased frequency of extreme weather events such as cloudbursts, flash floo... |
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| | 99.31% of J&K villages declared “ODF Plus Model” | | Swachh Bharat Mission playing vital role in transforming rural landscape of J&K: Balbir | |
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary approach and the effective implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission have turned cleanliness into a mass movement across the nation. In this direction, Jammu & Kashmir has achieved a historic milestone.
Sharing this information, BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan said that 99.31 percent of the villages in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir have been declared “ODF Plus Model,” which is a unique example in the field of sanitation.
Balbir Ram Rattan said that according to official data released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, out of a total of 6,216 villages in Jammu & Kashmir, 6,173... |
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| | JKEDI concludes Capacity Building Programs under Mission | | |
Jammu, December 11 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Thursday successfully concluded a series of Capacity Building Programmes (CBPs) in hybrid mode for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs under Mission YUVA across 12 districts of the Union Territory.
Conducted between December 01 and 11, 2025, the hybrid-mode capacity building programs covered Budgam, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Bandipora, Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, Reasi, Kulgam, Pulwama, Shopian, and Anantnag, witnessing enthusiastic participation from youth and emerging entrepreneurs. The initiative reflects a growing shift towards inclusive and opportunity-driven entrepreneurship across Ja... |
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| | SKUAST-J holds flags off ceremony for SREP 2025 under HADP | | |
Jammu, December 11 (Scoop News)- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) organised the flag off ceremony for the Students’ Rural Exploration Programme (SREP) 2025 at the Baba Jitto Auditorium, Chatha, under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).
Nearly 800 students are participating in this major experiential learning initiative from across all districts of the Jammu division.
Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department Javid Ahmad Dar was the chief guest on the occasion.
While addressing at the event, Javid Dar emphasised the pivo... |
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| | J&K Police remains committed to cracking down on theft and safeguarding the property of citizens | | |
Srinagar, December 11 (Scoop News)- Continuing its initiative to highlight the life, leadership, and immense contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (the Iron Man of India) to nation-building, Police in Kulgam on the directions of SSP Kulgam Shri Anayat Ali Chowdhary-IPS organised an essay competition at Government Higher secondary school Qaimoh, Kulgam under the jurisdiction of Police Station Qaimoh.
Students from the institution participated with great enthusiasm, skilfully showcasing their writing abilities on the assigned themes. At the conclusion of the event, prizes were duly awarded to the top three position holders. This initiative successfully aimed to both encourage academ... |
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