| Preserving Wular Lake, govt’s top priority: Javed Rana | | 
Srinagar, January 08 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Wednesday reaffirmed that preservation and conservation of Wular Lake remains a top priority of the Omar Abdullah led government.
Chairing a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the Minister directed the officers to frame and implement comprehensive measures ... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police inaugurated Girls’ volleyball tournament in Pulwama | | |
Srinagar, January 08 (Scoop News)- In a significant initiative to promote sports and empower young girls, J&K Police inaugurated a Girls’ Volleyball Tournament at the Sports Stadium, Newa, under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025–26.
The tournament witnessing enthusiastic participation from six teams representing different parts of Pulwama district, reflecting growing interest among girls in competitive sports. The opening match between GDC Rajpora and Elite Spikers Volleyball Club set an energetic and competitive tone for the tournament, drawing appreciation from spectators present ... | | Read More |
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| DC Srinagar inaugurates Public Toilet complex at DC Office | | |
Srinagar,January 08 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed Public Toilet complex at the DC Office premises.
The facility has been developed by the District Administration Srinagar to enhance public sanitation and improve civic amenities within the Amar Niwas complex with a focus on cleanliness, hygiene and public welfare.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said the public convenience facility has been constructed by R&B department under District Capex budget. He said the facility includes separate wa... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police solves two fatal hit-and-run cases in Sopore | | |
Srinagar, January 08 (Scoop News)- J&K Police have successfully solved two separate fatal hit-and-run cases registered at Police Station Tarzoo and Police Station Sopore through thorough and systematic investigation, leading to the identification and arrest of the accused persons involved.
In the first case registered at Police Station Tarzoo under relevant sections of the law, information was received regarding a hit-and-run incident at Seer Crossing, where an unknown vehicle struck a scooty rider, namely Nazir Ahmad, resulting in critical injuries. The injured was shifted to SKIMS Sr... | | Read More |
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| T-10 Knockout cricket tournament for specially-abled persons concluded in Shopian | | |
Srinagar,January 08 (Scoop News)- Under the aegis of the Civic Action Programme (CAP), J&K Police in Shopian organised a T-10 Knockout Cricket Tournament for Specially-Abled Persons at Batapora Stadium Shopian. The tournament, which commenced on December 27, 2025, concluded today with an impressive and colourful closing ceremony.
The tournament witnessed participation of four teams, namely Shopian Tigers, South Kashmir Anantnag, Star Cricketers Shopian and Kulgam Cricket Club, reflecting the spirit of inclusivity and sportsmanship among specially-abled players across the region.
The t... | | Read More |
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| BJP J&K Media Department Holds Review Meeting on Strategy to Combat Misinformation | | |
Srinagar, January 08 (Scoop News)- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K Media Department today held an important review meeting at the Party Headquarters in Srinagar, with active participation from media representatives of various districts and morchas across the Union Territory.
The meeting was chaired by Adv. Sajid Yousuf Shah, State Co-Media Incharge, Jammu & Kashmir, along with Zaman Noor, Co-Convenor, BJP J&K Media Department. Key attendees included Irfan Sofi, Co-Convenor, J&K Media Relations Department, and State Media Co-Incharges Harbinder Singh (Minority Morcha), Rather Mehra... | | Read More |
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| Rana reviews functioning of Territorial Forest Department in Kashmir Division | | |
Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)- Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a review meeting of senior officers to assess the overall functioning and performance of the Territorial Forest Department in the Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by Irfan Rasool Wani, Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir; Irfan Shah, Conservator of Forests, North Circle; Dr. Nadeem, Conservator of Forests, South Circle along with other senior officers of the department.
The Minister had a comprehensive review of key operational, developmental and service delivery ... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police arrests 03 drug peddlers in Baramulla, Pulwama | | Contraband substances recovered | |
Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)- Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Baramulla & Pulwama and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party of Police Station Chandoosa at a checkpoint established at Faqir-Bagh intercepted and apprehended 02 suspicious persons. They have been identified as Nisar Ahmad Malla son of Ghulam Mohammad Malla and Mohammad Ashraf Malla son of Ghulam Qadir Malla resident of Doudbugh Chandoosa. Upon personal search, 467 grams of charas powder-like substance along... | | Read More |
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| Mufti Mohd Sayeed had no match in Jammu & Kashmir politics:Mehbooba | | 
Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)- People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday remembered her father, former Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, on his 10th death anniversary, describing him as a leader with no parallel in Jammu and Kashmir and asserting that the region’s present difficulties stem from the failure to follow his vision.
Addressing party workers, Mehboob ... | | Read More |
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| Withdrawal of SMVDIME (Medical College) Permission a Failure of BJP and LG Administration:Rattan Lal | | |
Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)-A meeting of the Core Group of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti was held today to deliberate on the developments of the past 45 days and the recent decision taken by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Following the meeting, a grand press conference was organized under the leadership of the Samiti’s Convener, Colonel Sukhvir Singh Mankotia, where the committee outlined its future strategy and discussed the resounding success of the agitation.
Addressing the media, Convener Colonel Sukhvir Singh Mankotia began by expressing deep gratitude to bot... | | Read More |
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| Govt has failed to understand J&K’s realities: Hakeem Yaseen | | Says vested interests disrupt peace, calls for merit- and Constitution-based governance | |
Srinagar, January 07 (Scoop News)- President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Wednesday expressed serious concern over what he termed as the continued failure of the Government of India to fully understand Jammu and Kashmir in its totality, including both its internal sensitivities and external dimensions.
In a statement issued here, Hakeem said it was deeply unfortunate that despite decades of engagement, policy interventions and political developments, Jammu and Kashmir continues to be approached without a comprehensive and empathe... | | Read More |
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| Police Registers E-FIR Against Conman for Cheating by False Promise of Release from Police Custody In Shopian | | |
Srinagar, January 05 (Scoop News)-Police in Shopian has arrested a conman for duping an individual by falsely promising to secure the release of his brother from police custody at Police Station Zainapora.
Police Station Shopian received a complaint on 04/01/2026 through WhatsApp from Asif Ahmad Parrah son of Mohd Maqbool Parrah resident of Humhuna, Zainapora. The complainant alleged that a conman, identified as Sajad Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Hassan Bhat resident of Mundoora, Tral, fraudulently took ₹5,40,000/- from him by falsely assuring the release of his brother from police custody. Pert... | | Read More |
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| Public Safety Threat Averted as Police Seized Illegal Fuel Consignment In Pulwama | | |
Srinagar, January 05 (Scoop News)-In a significant operation aimed at safeguarding public safety, Police in Pulwama successfully seized an illegal fuel consignment during a routine checking operation.
A police party intercepted a vehicle (load carrier) at Litter on suspicion. During checking, the vehicle was found carrying six barrels of an inflammable substance, apparently petrol/diesel, which was being transported illegally without any valid authorization or permit. Given the highly hazardous nature of the material and the serious risk it posed to public safety, the police immediately ... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police arrests drug peddler in Shopian; Contraband substance recovered | | |
Srinagar, January 04 (Scoop News)- As a part of its sustained efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police in Shopian have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A Police team of Police Station Shopian at a checkpoint established at Nadigam Junction, intercepted a suspicious person. He has been identified as Gh Mohi-ud-Din Mochi resident of Nadigam. During search, charas like substance weighing approximately 495 grams were recovered from his possession.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 02/2026 under relevant sections of law ... | | Read More |
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| Commissioner SMC reviews Municipal Asset Mapping, Monetisation | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- Reinforcing the Srinagar Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) commitment to financial sustainability and efficient urban governance, the Commissioner, SMC, Faz Lul Haseeb, today conducted the inspections of municipal assets with a focused thrust on strengthening revenue generation as the backbone for delivering hassle-free civic services to the citizens of Srinagar.
The Commissioner carried out an extensive on-site inspection of municipal assets at Hazuri Bagh, accompanied by the Joint Commissioner, Suhail Ul Islam, Chief Revenue Officer, and other senior of... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police conducts training-cum-briefing session for Pairavi & legal staff in Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- J&K Police held a training-cum-briefing session at Conference Hall, District Police Lines (DPL) Baramulla. The session was chaired by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla and was attended by Addl. SP Baramulla, ASP Hqrs Baramulla, CPO DPHQ and 03 DySsP (P), 14 court pairavi officers, 22 police station/ police post pairavi-cum-verification staff, Legal Section staff, and Passport Verification Section staff.
The aim of the session was to improve coordination, ensure timely court follow-up, strengthen legal compliance, and make passport and serv... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB arrests clerk of TO Shalteng, Srinagar for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹2000 | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint wherein the complainant has alleged that after being detained under preventive action (vide Section 126/170 BNSS) by orders of the 1st Class Executive Magistrate of the Tehsil Office Central Shalteng Srinagar, a clerk namely Laiq Ahmad Nath deputed in the said office has demanded an illegal gratification of ₹2,000 for erasing the complainant’s detention record from the official registers.
The complainant who is unwilling to pay the bribe, approached the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) S... | | Read More |
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| J&K records significant gains in maternal, child healthcare | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- From safer childbirths to healthier childhoods, Jammu & Kashmir is scripting a quiet healthcare success story, with sustained reforms translating into measurable improvements in maternal, infant and child health indicators across the Union Territory.
Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing tangible progress in maternal and child health, positioning J&K among the better-performing regions in the country. For instance, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in the Union Territory stands at 47 per 100,000 live births, substantially lower than the national average of 88.... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police act against unauthorized VPN use in Budgam; 24 identified, Two FIRs registered | | | Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- In continuation of efforts to enforce lawful orders and prevent misuse of digital platforms, J&K Police have acted against the use of unauthorized Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district Budgam.
Following prohibitory orders issued by the District Administration on 29 December 2025 banning unauthorized VPN usage, Police carried out systematic verification and monitoring in Budgam. During the period from (29 December 2025 to 2 January 2026), 24 individuals were identified for violating these orders.
Based on investigation and technica... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Yaseen welcomes CM Omar Abdullah’s decision on no power tariff hike in J&K | | Calls for 50% concession during Ramdhan, winters, priority repair of damaged transformers | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- President People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Saturday welcomed the decision of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across the Union Territory during the current financial year.
The Chief Minister’s announcement has come as a major relief to consumers amid widespread apprehensions over a proposed additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during peak morning and evening hours.
Hakeem said the decision reflects a people-centr... | | Read More |
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