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| Omar Abdullah launches J&K AI Centre of Excellence | |  Jammu, August 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the J&K Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI CoE) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu and dedicated Project Phoenix, an AI-enabled digital commerce platform at IIT Jammu.
The initiatives are aimed at promoting technology-driven governance, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and expanding economic opportunities through the adoption of emerging technologies and enhanced digital market access.
Addressing faculty, students, entrepreneurs, artisans and officials, the Chief Minister said Artificial Intelligence should be harnessed to improve governance and deliver tangible benefits to citizens.
“Artificial Intelligence must ultimately translate into better outcomes for people. The Centre of Excellence will help us build more efficient, responsive and citizen-centric governance,... |
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| JK CM lays foundation stones of ₹124.19 crore water supply projects for Udhampur, | |  Udhampur, August 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stones for two major infrastructure projects worth over ₹140 crore aimed at strengthening drinking water supply and sewerage management in the districts of Udhampur and Reasi.
The projects include the ₹124.19 crore Augmentation of Water Supply Scheme for Udhampur Town under AMRUT 2.0 and the ₹16.33 crore Used Water Management Project, including construction of a 3.0 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Reasi under SBM 2.0.
The Udhampur water supply project is designed to address the town’s long-standi... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates upgraded Residency Road–High Street in Jammu | | ₹9.18 crore Smart City project enhances urban infrastructure, pedestrian facilities, public amenities | 
Jammu, August 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the upgraded Residency Road–High Street in Jammu, a landmark urban infrastructure project executed by Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) under the Smart City Mission at a cost of ₹9.18 crore.
The project has transformed nearly 1.2 kilometres of the Residency Road–High Street corridor, covering the stretches from Raghunathji Mandir to CM House, Vivekanand Chowk to Raghunath Mandir Chowk, and Vir Marg Chowk to Vivekanand Chowk.
As part of the upgradation, an underground communication corridor has been constructe... |
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| | JK CM inaugurates, lays foundation of Housing & Urban Development projects worth over ₹60 crore in Jammu | | 
Jammu, August 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of key development projects worth over ₹60 crore in the Housing & Urban Development sector across Jammu city and adjoining areas, saying his Government is committed to creating sustainable, inclusive and people-centric urban infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir.
The projects include the laying of foundation stones for works worth over ₹28 crore and the inauguration of completed projects valued at around ₹32 crore, reflecting the Government’s sustained focus on streng... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah inspects progress of Sungal Tunnel | | reviews progress of the work in final stages |  Nowshara, August 06 (Scoop News)- On his way back from Rajouri to Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inspected the ongoing works on the strategically important Sungal Tunnel and reviewed the progress of the project.
During the inspection, the Chief Minister was briefed by officials on the current status of construction and the remaining works. He was informed that the tunnel is in its final stages of completion and is expected to be opened to all traffic shortly. Officials also informed him that essential services, including ambulances, are presently being allowed passage through th... |
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Ladakh News |
| EC Er. Phunchok Tashi Chairs Review Meeting on Restoration of in Flash Flood | | Affected Areas of Kargil | |
Kargil, August 07 (Scoop News)-Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Phunchok Tashi, chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of restoration works in flash flood-affected villages across Kargil district, with a special focus on damaged irrigation canals (kuls) being executed through RDD Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor Altaf Hussain, Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Councillor Silmo Constituency Feroz Khan, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil, Assistant Engineer REW/RDD, and Block Development Officers (BDOs) from Kargil, Sankoo, Sodh, Barsoo and Chiktan blocks.
During the meeting, the BDOs presented block-wise reports detailing the damage ca... |
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| | Rijiju assured the CEC of his full support and stated that the concern | | Dr Akhoon expressed gratitude to Shri Rijiju for according time for the meeting | |
Kargil,August 07 (Scoop News)-As part of the Ministry of Health Government of India's commitment towards the elimination of Tuberculosis and prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), an NTEP & NCD Screening Camp was conducted on 07th August 2026 at the Office of the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Kharu, for Government officers and officials of Kharu Block. The camp was organized by the District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC), Leh, in collaboration with the Health Department, Leh Block, under the supervision of AAM-PHC Sakti.
Before the commencement of the screening camp, Dr. Jigmet Wangchuk, Medical Officer, AAM-PHC Sakti, delivered an awareness session on Tuberculosis (TB) and ... |
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| | CEC LAHDC Kargil Calls on Hon’ble Union Minister Kiren Rijiju | | |
New Delhi, August 07 (Scoop News)-Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, today called on Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, at New Delhi and held a detailed and productive meeting on key issues of Ladakh, particularly the districts of Kargil, Drass and Zanskar.
During the meeting, the CEC prominently highlighted the issues faced by the people of Kargil, Drass and Zanskar, and urged the Union Minister to ensure that the region receives due attention and support under various schemes and programmes of the Ministry concerned.
Dr. Akhoon apprised the Union Minister of the unique cultur... |
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| | DC Sham Reviews Implementation of Agri Stack Under Digital Agriculture Mission | | and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. | |
Khaltsi, August 07 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a virtual review meeting with the Chief Agriculture Officer, Leh, and the Agriculture Extension Officer, Khaltsi, to assess the progress of the implementation of Agri Stack under the Digital Agriculture Mission and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of farmer registration, digital land records integration, creation of farmer databases, and the overall progress of the Agri Stack initiative in the district. She emphasized the importance of timely implementation of the Digital Agriculture Mission to ensure efficient de... |
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| | DC Nubra Chairs Preparatory Meeting for 80th Independence Day Celebrations | | |
Nubra,August 06 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Sh. Mukul Beniwal, IAS,today chaired a preparatory meeting at the DC Conference Hall to review the arrangements and finalize the roadmap for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations across the district.
The meeting focused on reviewing logistical arrangements, assigning departmental responsibilities, finalizing the programme schedule, and ensuring coordinated participation of all stakeholders.
During the meeting, the DC emphasized the significance of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign as an integral part of the Independence Day celebrations. He directed all government offices to hoist the National Flag, illumi... |
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| | DC Sham Chairs Meeting on Celebration of 6th Year of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan | | |
Khaltsi, August 06 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Sham, regarding the celebration of the milestone of the 6th Year of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
Addressing the participants, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the significance of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in building a drug-free society through coordinated efforts of government departments, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and community organisations. She stressed the need for collective participation to spread awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse, particularly among the you... |
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| | DC Changthang Reviews Preparations for Nomadic Festival, Korzok | | |
Nyoma, August 06 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Changthang, Shri Nitish Rajora, IAS, today visited Korzok Village to review the preparations for the upcoming Nomadic Festival. He inspected the festival venue and directed the concerned departments to ensure timely completion of all necessary arrangements for the smooth conduct of the event.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited Tsokar village. He reviewed the ongoing arrangements and instructed the concerned departments to complete all works well in advance while ensuring proper coordination and seamless execution of the visit.
The DC was accompanied by SP Changthang, Tehsildars of Nyoma, Hanley and other revenue officials.
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| | DC Kargil Inspects Preparations for Suru Summer Fest 2026 at Damsna | | |
Kargil, August 06 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today visited Damsna to inspect the preparations for the upcoming Suru Summer Fest 2026 and reviewed the arrangements being made for the successful conduct of the event.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the, Councillor Tai Suru, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Deputy Director Tourism, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Assistant Director Tourism, besides other officers and officials from the concerned departments.
During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner took a comprehensive review of the preparations and inquired about the installation of s... |
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Debate |
| Three Flags, One Shield: Inside the Makkah Pact, Reshaping the Middle East | | |
Asad Mirza
On August 7, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, an "Islamic NATO"-style mutual-defence pact, in Islam's holiest city rather than any capital. Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen's collapsing truce, the deal reshapes regional alignments - unsettling Iran, unnerving Israel, and drawing wary attention from India amid a related disinformation flare-up.
On August 7, in the holy city of Makkah, three men who lead very different countries stood together and signed a document that many in the region had been quietly expecting, and dreading, for months.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed ... |
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| | Baloch Gen Z and Indian Gen Z: A Comparison | | 
By Fatima Baloch
Following the success of the Indian student- and Gen Z-led protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on 25 July 2026, many Baloch commentators argued that Indian Gen Z appeared to be more politically influential than Baloch Gen Z. However, an examination of the history of the Baloch student movement presents a different perspective. From this viewpoint, despite deprivation, a lack of basic facilities, and living under occupation, Baloch youth and students have demonstrated greater courage, resilience, and political maturity than the emer... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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 ... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| Jammu News |
| Gunpoint elections cannot silence PoJK's voice to merge with India: Gaurav | | “Forced Ballots, Fake Democracy": Gaurav attacks Pakistan over ongoing PoJK polls1 | |
Jammu, August 07 (Scoop News)-BJP Spokesperson and Convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta, J&K , on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Pakistan over the ongoing local body elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK), describing the electoral exercise as a "sham", an "eyewash" and a desperate attempt to manufacture legitimacy over what he called an illegally occupied territory.
Reacting to the ongoing polling process, Gupta alleged that the elections were being conducted under an atmosphere of intimidation, heavy deployment of Pakistani security forces and widespread fear.
"These are not elections in any democratic sense. They are being conducted at gunpoint under... |
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| | Guru Ravidass preached equality, humanity, and universal brotherhood: Baldev | | |
Jammu, August 07 (Scoop News)-BJP General Secretary and former Deputy Mayor Baldev Singh Billawaria said that Guru Ravidass was a great reformer whose timeless teachings of equality, humanity, social justice and universal brotherhood continue to guide society towards peace and harmony. He said Guru Ravidass dedicated his life to eradicating discrimination based on caste, creed and social status, inspiring people to embrace compassion, dignity and mutual respect.
He said this while releasing a Hindi poem “Amrit Vachan Ravidass Ke” composed by party spokesperson Balbir Ram Rattan. Billawaria was accompanied by J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Social Media Incharge Dr. Makson... |
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| | NCD Screening: 75 Government officials screened | | TB Symptom Screening: 60 Government officials screened | |
Jammu, August 07 (Scoop News)-AI-enabled Digital Chest X-ray Screening: 65 individuals screened for early detection of tuberculosis and other chest abnormalities.
CBNAAT Sputum Samples Collected: 8 sputum samples were collected from presumptive TB cases and sent for CBNAAT (Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) for rapid molecular diagnosis of tuberculosis.
The programme concluded successfully with active participation from all departments, reinforcing the importance of preventive healthcare and early disease detection among Government employees of Kharu Block. The Health Department expressed its gratitude to the SDM Kharu, all Heads of Departments, and participatin... |
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| | Civil Registration System Implementation reviewed at Doda | | | Doda, August 07 (Scoop News)-District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting of the District Level Inter-Departmental Coordination Committee to review the implementation of the Civil Registration System (CRS) for Birth and Death Registration in the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Programme Officer ICDS, District Statistics & Evaluation Officer (DSEO), Chief Education Officer (CEO), Block Medical Officers (BMOs), Block Development Officers (BDOs), Executive Officers of Municipality and other concerne... |
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| | DC Kishtwar reviews preparations for Phase-II of Census 2027 | | | Kishtwar, August 07 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma, who is also the Principal Census Officer, today chaired a meeting of the District Coordination Committee, Charge Officers and Sub-Divisional Census Officers to review and finalize preparations for the Population Enumeration (Phase-II) of Census 2027.
The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the successful completion of the House Listing Operation (HLO) and emphasized that Population Enumeration is a crucial phase of the Census. He directed the Charge Officers to ensure 100% accurate, complete and error-free enumeration, with zero omission and zero duplication of households or individuals.
The Deputy Commis... |
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| | DDC Doda reviews implementation of Mission YUVA | | | Doda, August 06 (Scoop News)- District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda Krishan Lal on Thursday reviewed the implementation of Mission YUVA in the district at a meeting held in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah; Chief Planning Officer; Assistant Commissioner Revenue; Assistant Director District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC); Cluster Head J&K Bank; District Programme Manager NRLM; officials of the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU); Block Heads; YUVA Doots; and other concerned officers. The Lead Bank Manager and J&K Bank Branch Heads of the district participated through virtual mode.
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| | LEAD unveils Third Annual Smarika, Showcasing Developmental Journey across Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh | | |
Jammu, August 06 (Scoop News)-LEAD – LJK Economic Growth and Development Dialogue today released the Third Edition of its Annual Smarika at a ceremony held at Amar Singh Club, Jammu.
The publication reflects LEAD's continued commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth, entrepreneurship, innovation, policy dialogue and sustainable development across the Union Territories of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
The Smarika was formally released by the Chief Guest, Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu and the Guest of Honour, Arun Kumar Manhas, Director, Industries & Commerce, Jammu in the presence of LEAD Board Members, Executive Members and prominent business identities.
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| | Comm Secy IT takes possession of erstwhile ACB building at Jammu to strengthen departmental operations | | |
Jammu, August 06 (Scoop News)- Commissioner Secretary, Information Technology department, Saurabh Bhagat, today formally took possession of 23 rooms in the erstwhile ACB Building behind the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, allotted to the Information Technology Department.
DIG, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Vikas Gupta; Special Secretary IT, Showkat Mehmood; Additional Secretary IT, Devender Singh Bhau; Deputy Secretary IT, Head SeMT, I/C IT Cell, technical officers, and other departmental officials were also present on the occasion.
Commissioner Secretary IT stated that the newly allotted facility is envisioned to function as a dedicated IT Hub for the Department. He said the expanded infrast... |
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Kashmir News |
| National Handloom Day celebrated with focus on aesthetic packaging, GI labelling at Sgr | | |
Srinagar, August 07 (Scoop News)-Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, today organised an exhibition of high-value textile products made by the finest artisans and weavers from Kashmir, to commemorate the National Handloom Day.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Director, Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, Mussarat Islam, at S. K. Park, here. Development Officer, Textiles, Arjumand Yaqub, AD Srinagar, Sadia Ahmed, PEO, Riyaz Ahmad Kawoosa and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.
In a press statement issued here today, a spokesperson of the Handicrafts and Handloom Department Kashmir stated that every year on August 7, a fervent appeal is issued to t... |
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| | DIPR announces IFFJK Emerging Filmmakers Competition-2026 to nurture local cinematic talent | | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-In a significant initiative to encourage and promote emerging filmmaking talent from Jammu & Kashmir, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has announced the IFFJK Emerging Filmmakers Competition 2026, as part of the scheduled 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK), with registrations for the competition commence from today 6th August, 2026.
The competition is exclusively open to aspiring filmmakers from Jammu & Kashmir and aims to provide a prestigious platform for young storytellers to showcase their creativity, cinematic vision and technical skills through original short films.
The aspiring and emerging fil... |
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| | Satish Sharma inaugurates 'Late Legends Memorial Knockout Football Tournament' at Anantnag | | | Anantnag, August 06 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today inaugurated the Late Legends Memorial Knockout Football Tournament at the Sports Stadium, Anantnag.
“The Jammu and Kashmir government is working under a well knit strategy to empower the youth through sports, steering them away from the menace of drug abuse”, said the Minister while elaborating on the significance of holding such sports events in the region.
The tournament, organised under the inspiring theme "Say No to Drugs, Yes to Sports," witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of football lovers, young a... |
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| | NIT Srinagar hosts NABL Gunvatta Yatra workshop to boost laboratory quality standards | | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)- In a major initiative to promote quality assurance and internationally accepted laboratory standards, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Thursday organised a one-day awareness workshop on “NABL Accreditation and its Benefits” under the NABL Gunvatta Yatra, in collaboration with the Quality Council of India (QCI).
The programme was aimed at equipping Heads of Departments, laboratory in-charges, faculty members and technical staff with a comprehensive understanding of laboratory accreditation and its role in enhancing research excellence and technical competence.
Sponsored by the Quality Council of India (QCI), the workshop focused... |
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| | IUST holds high-level policy dialogue on leveraging nature-based solutions | | for fiscal diversification, resilience in J&K | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-The four-day international conference on ‘Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for Enhanced Climate Resilience and Livelihoods in the Himalayas,’ organised by the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), concluded on Friday with a High-Level Policy Dialogue on ‘Leveraging Nature-based Solutions for Fiscal Diversification and Resilience in Jammu and Kashmir’ at Amar Singh Club, Srinagar.
The concluding dialogue brought together representatives from the government, academia, industry, business sector, civil society, including PEC, and other key stakeholders to deliberate on mainstreaming NBS into policy, planning, financing and development practice.
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| | Sat Sharma seeks special Central rehabilitation package for J&K disaster victims | | |
New Delhi,August 06 (Scoop News)-J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) strongly raised the issue of recurring flash floods, cloudbursts, landslides and other natural disasters in Jammu & Kashmir in the Rajya Sabha, urging the Central Government to provide a special financial and rehabilitation package for the affected families.
Highlighting the recent tragedy in Rajouri, Poonch and other parts of the Union Territory, Sat Sharma said that repeated natural calamities have claimed precious lives, destroyed homes, damaged vital infrastructure and devastated the livelihoods of thousands of families. He stressed that while rescue and immediate relief are essential, the long-term... |
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| | Ashok Koul calls for stronger grassroots outreach in Kashmir | | |
Baramulla, August 06 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul accompanied by General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan, addressed a Workers' Convention of the Baramulla Constituency at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla, emphasizing organizational strengthening, public outreach, and effective implementation of the party's ongoing and upcoming programmes at the grassroots level.
The convention was attended by BJP District Prabhari Baramulla Bilal Parry, District President Baramulla Gh. Hussain Dar, senior party leaders, office bearers, and a large number of party workers.
Ashok Koul, addressing on the occasion, said that the BJP's greatest strength lies in its disciplined ca... |
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| | FIR by city police against Mehbooba Mufti and Iltija Mufti on 370 | | is a blatant misuse of power and authority | | Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-On 4 August, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti led a peaceful candlelight protest outside the PDP office to mark the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. The City Police (East) restricted her and PDP workers from proceeding further.
During the protest, Iltija Mufti walked alone towards the main road carrying a placard against the abrogation of Article 370, where she was intercepted and stopped by police personnel. During the intervention, she was allegedly manhandled by a woman IPS officer of SP rank, along with other police personnel and her own PSO. The officer allegedly instructed the male PSO to use force against her, following which she ... |
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| Sat Sharma raises J&K’s Industrial Growth in Rajya Sabha | | Piyush Goyal highlights 12,665 Cr Domestic, 500 Cr Foreign Investment proposals | |
New Delhi, August 07 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) raised an issue regarding accelerating foreign investment and industrial development in Jammu & Kashmir, seeking details on proposals received from international investors, sectors attracting foreign investment, and initiatives taken by the Union Government to promote industrial and manufacturing growth in the Union Territory in the Rajya Sabha.
Replying to the question, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal informed the House that the Government of India has undertaken a series of major initiatives to strengthen the industrial ecosystem across the country, including Jammu & Kashmir. ... |
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| | Police in Ganderbal conducts joint Mock Drill at Wandhama Pandit Colony | | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-As part of the security preparedness for ongoing SANJY-2026, police in Ganderbal, in close coordination with the Army, CAPFs and other concerned agencies, conducted a joint mock drill at Wandhama Pandit Colony focusing on Urban Area Room Intervention.
The exercise was aimed at enhancing operational readiness, strengthening inter-agency coordination, and validating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for swift and effective response to security contingencies in urban settings. The participating teams rehearsed coordinated room intervention techniques, evacuation procedures, and tactical response mechanisms to ensure seamless coordination during emerge... |
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| | DIG reviews arrangements for Martyrs' Tribute Ceremony at Balidan Stambh ahead of Independence Day 2026 | | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-Deputy Inspector General of Police Shri Maqsood-ul-Zaman-IPS, (Overall Supervisory Officer IDP26) convened meeting of all stakeholders at Balidan Stambh, Pratap Park, Srinagar today to review and finalize the preparations for ceremonial tributes to be paid to the Martyrs at Balidan Stambh on Independence Day 2026.
During the meeting, all concerned departments and agencies were comprehensively briefed on the need for robust and coordinated security arrangements. Discussions were held on enhancing the overall security of the venue and its surroundings, effective access control management, continuous monitoring and thorough security checks well in advance.... |
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| | Chief Secretary inaugurates IFAD Project Partners’ Learning Forum 2026 at SKICC | | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-The two day IFAD Project Partners’ Learning Forum 2026, organised by the Mission Directorate, Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP)/Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) under the Agriculture Production Department, commenced today at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar.
The Learning Forum, centred on the theme “Celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers: Empowering Women, Transforming Agriculture,” was attended by the senior government officials, representatives of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Project Directors from IFAD-supported projects across I... |
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| | Tarigami chairs Environment Committee meeting, bats for zero tolerance against illegal mining | | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-Chairman Committee on Environment J&K Legislative Assembly, M Y Tarigami, today chaired a detailed review meeting of the Geology and Mining Department and called for zero tolerance against illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by the Committee members including MLAs Professor Gharu Ram, Dr. Baldev Raj Sharma, Daleep Singh, Showkat Hussain Ganie, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal, Dr. Sajjad Shafi, Salman Sagar, Javaid Riyaz (Bedar) and Dr. Rameshwar Singh.
Tarigami said that natural resources belong to the people and their indiscriminate exploitation would not be allowed. He stressed that the department must move from paper monitoring ... |
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| | Police Secures first of its kind Conviction in Foreigners Act Case in Anantnag | | Hotel Manager Fined ₹50,000 and Imprisonment for not filing Form C | | Srinagar, August 05 (Scoop News)-Police in Anantnag have secured the conviction of a hotel manager in a case pertaining to violation of mandatory reporting requirements concerning foreign nationals.
The Hon’ble Court of the Additional Mobile Magistrate, while deciding FIR No. 18/2026 under Sections 8 & 23(b) of the Immigration & Foreigners Act, 2025, registered at Police Station Pahalgam, convicted Mohan Lal son of Darsa Raam, resident of Chitna, Baderwah, Manager of Hotel Misty Mountain, Movera.
The accused was convicted for failing to upload the mandatory Form C in respect of two Thai nationals who had stayed at the hotel during 01–02 December.
The Hon’ble Court imposed a fine o... |
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| | MSME Incubator Inaugurated at IUST to Strengthen Regional Innovation | | and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem | |
Awantipora,August 05 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today inaugurated the MSME Business Incubator at its Innovation Campus, to further boost the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem of Hammy and Kashmir. The Incubator has been sanctioned under the MSME Innovative Scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India.
The Incubator was inaugurated by Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, Dean Academic Affairs, IUST, and Shri A. K. Tamaria, IEDS, Joint Director & Head of Office, MSME Development and Facilitation Office, Jammu, in the presence of Shri Saheel Alaqband, IEDS, Assistant Director, MSME DFO Srinagar, Prof. Parv... |
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| | Comprehensive awareness program on drug de-addiction organised at Kokernag | | SDM calls for collective efforts to fight drug menace | | Kokernag,August 05 (Scoop News)-In alignment with the Lieutenant Governor’s initiative to eradicate the menace of drug abuse and foster a healthier society, the J&K Red Cross through District Red Cross Society, Anantnag, in collaboration with Government Degree College, Kolernag and District Administration, Anantnag organized a high-impact awareness programme today at the Convocation Hall, GDC Kolernag.
The event brought together administrative authorities, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, faculty members, students and volunteers to build a united front against substance abuse.
SDM Kokernag, Parvaiz Rahim was Chief Guest on the occasion who administered Nasha Mukt P... |
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