| 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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| JKEDI launches 5th batch of MDPs under RAMP Scheme in Shopian | | |
Srinagar, January 02 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Friday launched the fifth batch of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) at Shopian under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme.
The initiative is funded by the Union Ministry of MSME and is being implemented in the Union Territory by the Industries & Commerce Department.
The district-level MDP was inaugurated at Zainapora, Shopian, with 21 participants enrolled in the 30-hour training programme to be conducted over a period of six days. The programme has wi... | | Read More |
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| Ministry of MSME organises Series of EAPs in various districts of Kashmir Division | | |
Srinagar, January 02 (Scoop News)-Ministry of MSME, through its Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Srinagar, organized district-wise Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAPs) in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JK-RLM) UMEED.
The programmes were conducted in the districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Kupwara and Baramulla.
The programmes were coordinated by Mohamed Tariq Ishtiaq, Assistant Director, Ministry of MSME, in close coordination with the respective District Programme Managers (DPMs) of JK-RLM.
The primary objective of these program... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar hosts 118 engineering students from TKM College, Kerala | | |
Srinagar, January 02 (Scoop News)- As part of an academic outreach and exposure programme, 118 final-year students of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala, accompanied by six faculty members, visited the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to gain first-hand exposure to advanced research infrastructure, computing facilities, and ongoing research activities.
The visit was coordinated by the Head of the Department of Information Technology, NIT Srinagar, Dr. Shabir A. Sofi, who facilitated the interaction between the visiting de... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police enforce orders on unauthorized VPN usage in Shopian | | 15 users identified, preventive action initiated | |
Srinagar, January 02 (Scoop News)-J&K Police conducted a district-wide verification drive to check the use of unauthorized Virtual Private Network (VPN) services in Shopian, during which 15 individuals were identified. The drive was carried out in strict compliance with the prevailing prohibitory orders in force, aimed at restricting the use of unauthorized VPNs to prevent the misuse of digital and encrypted platforms that could pose potential risks to public safety and security.
Following detailed technical scrutiny and background verification, no terror-related links or adverse anteced... | | Read More |
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| Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir arrests lady absconder in NDPS case | | | Srinagar, January 02 (Scoop News)- Continuing its unwavering operation against drug peddlers, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a hard-core lady drug peddler namely Tamana Ashraf daughter of Mohammad Ashraf resident of Batamaloo Srinagar involved in FIR No. 10/2023 u/s 8/20 NDPS Act registered at ANTF Jammu and was evading her arrest for last 03 years.
The lady accused is involved in trafficking of more than 7 Kgs of Chars which was being sent to Mumbai through Courier Services. The said lady was evading her arrest since the date of ... | | Read More |
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| Police issues advisory on temporary restrictions on VPN usage in Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, January 01 (Scoop News)- Police in Ganderbal have issued an important public advisory informing citizens that, as per the directions of the District Magistrate, Ganderbal, the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services has been temporarily restricted across the district with immediate effect.
The decision has been taken as a precautionary and preventive measure in the interest of public safety, cyber security, and maintenance of law and order. The restriction aims to prevent any potential misuse of VPN services that could obstruct lawful monitoring mechanisms or pose risks t... | | Read More |
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| Police arrests Pickpocket in Kulgam; Recovered stolen cash from her possession | | |
Srinagar, January 01 (Scoop News)- Police in Kulgam have solved a theft case by arresting an accused woman involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen cash from her possession.
On 31/12/2025, Police Station Kulgam received a complaint from a woman that a cash of Rs 20,200 was stolen from her pocket while she was attending a patient at District Hospital Kulgam.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 143/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Kulgam and investigation was started.
During the course of investigation, and by using all available mea... | | Read More |
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| DC , Director SKIMS take spot review of infrastructure upgradation & developmental needs of the Institute | | |
Srinagar,January 01 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with the Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Prof. Mohammad Ashraf Ahangar today conducted an on-spot review of infrastructure upgradation and developmental requirements of the Institute to further strengthen the healthcare facilities at the major tertiary care hospital of the valley.
Additional Director SKIMS, Zahoor Ahmad Mir; Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Superintending Engineer R&B, Medi... | | Read More |
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| JKSA Writes to NHRC Seeking Probe, FIRs, | | | Srinagar, January 01 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday has written to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking urgent intervention into the alarming and systematic harassment, intimidation, and violence faced by Kashmiri shawl sellers and students across India, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Maharashtra.
In its letter to the NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, the association highlighted that over the past ten days alone, more than a dozen incidents targeting Kashmiri traders and students have be... | | Read More |
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| JKBOSE launches First-Ever Shina Textbooks for Classes I & II | | |
Srinagar, December 31 (Scoop News)- In a landmark move to promote and preserve regional languages, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced the maiden publication of textbooks for the Shina language (Classes I and II).
The initiative aligns seamlessly with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCFFS) 2022, which advocate mother-tongue-based, multilingual, and culturally responsive education at the foundational level.
The textbooks have already been printed and distributed as per requisition... | | Read More |
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| Commissioner SMC reviews NCAP and SBM Projects amid rising Air Quality Concerns | | |
Srinagar, December 31 (Scoop News)- In view of air quality levels in Srinagar remaining higher than normal despite the city being surrounded by lush green forests, the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, conducted an extensive inspection of various parts of the city to review the implementation of projects under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
The inspection also covered works being executed under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).
The inspection was aimed at strengthening on-ground interventions to address rising air pollution levels and impr... | | Read More |
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| Div Com conducts spot visit of Natipora Junction and Barzulla | | |
Srinagar, December 31 (Scoop News)- To address persistent traffic congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement on the Rambagh-Natipora–Chanapora road, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, conducted a spot visit of Natipora Junction and Barzulla underpass today.
During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed the existing traffic scenario and issued slew of directions for implementing strategic interventions.
He instructed the Public Works Department (PWD) to develop a T-junction at Natipora by uti... | | Read More |
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| DC Kupwara inspects construction of Transit Accommodations at Nutnussa, Kulangam | | Directs engineers for prioritizing the completion of projects | | Kupwara, December 31 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse today undertook an extensive visit and inspected the ongoing construction of Transit Accommodations at Nutnussa and Kulangam.
He was accompanied by Chief Engineer R&B North Kashmir, Sushil Kumar; Additional Deputy Commissioner Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi; Superintending Engineer R&B, Rais Makdoomi; Executive Engineer R&B Handwara; Farooq Ahmad Shah, Tehsildar, Zeeshan Khan and and other concerned officers.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the transit Accommodations at Nutnussa an... | | Read More |
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| Div Com reviews progress of SMRDA Projects | | |
Srinagar, December 31 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday directed executing agencies to expedite the completion of projects under the Srinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authority (SMRDA) scheme and ensure that all pending works are completed before the end of the current financial year.
Emphasizing adherence to timelines, the Divisional Commissioner urged agencies to fast-track projects that are nearing completion, keeping in view the expenditure cap of the allotted funds.
During the review meeting, the Divisional Commissioner assessed the... | | Read More |
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| Police Crack Down on Timber Smuggling In Anantnag | | 2 Arrested with Illicit Kail Wood | |
Srinagar, December 30 (Scoop News)-Police in Anantnag achieved a significant success in curbing forest-related offences by arresting two timber smugglers involved in the illegal cutting of forest trees in the Kherpeth forest area.
Police Station Larnoo received specific and credible information regarding the involvement of two individuals, namely Adil Ahmad Padder son of Gh Mohi din Padder resident of Larnoo and Rayees Ahmad Sheikh son of Ab Salaam Sheikh resident of Kherpeth, in illegal forest activities. Acting swiftly on the information, a case FIR No. 42/2025 under relevant sections ... | | Read More |
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| Police Alerts Citizens on VPN Usage Restrictions In Pulwama | | |
Srinagar, December 30 (Scoop News)-Police in Pulwama informs the general public that, following directions from the District Magistrate, Pulwama, the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services has been temporarily restricted across the district with immediate effect.
This measure has been taken as a preventive step to ensure public safety, cyber security, and maintenance of law and order. It is aimed at preventing any misuse of VPN services that could hinder lawful monitoring or compromise security.
The public is requested to fully comply with the restrictions and refrain from usin... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Mohammed Yaseen Slams Reservation Policy, Calls for Open Merit and Peaceful Resolution | | Condemns attacks on Kashmiris traders in various parts of Country | |
Srinagar, December 30 (Scoop News)-Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) president and former Minister Hakeem Mohammed Yaseen has strongly criticised the existing reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that it has severely affected the future of meritorious students and job aspirants.
He said his sympathy has always been with the youth of the region and safeguarding their future remains his highest priority. Yaseen stressed that open merit must be restored to ensure fairness, equality and justice in education and employment.
The PDF leader said he has consistently raised the reserv... | | Read More |
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