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| Div Com Kashmir reviews SMRDA Projects | | Stresses timely completion of Development Works | |
Srinagar, June 09 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting of the Srinagar Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (SMRDA) to assess the physical and financial progress of ongoing developmental projects.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Commissioner Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Vice Chairman Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), Additional Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar and Budgam, Chief Engineer R&B, and senior officers of SMRDA.
During the meeting, SMRDA Officers presented comprehensive presentation outlining the status of various projects being executed through different i... |
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| | DC Kulgam visits Vessu Migrant Colony | | Inaugurates Computer Lab, witnesses Gram Sabha Proceedings | | Kulgam, June 09 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today visited Vessu Migrant Colony, where he inaugurated a newly established Computer Lab aimed at enhancing digital literacy and providing learning opportunities to the residents.
During his visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected various facilities available at the colony and interacted with residents to assess their needs and concerns.
The DC also participated and witnessed the Gram Sabha proceedings held at the colony.
During the Gram Sabha, residents actively registered and prioritized their developmental needs and requirements for inclusion in future development plans.
Addressing the gathering,... |
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| | DC Ganderbal reviews SANJY-2026 preparedness | | Directs timely completion of all works for smooth and safe Yatra | | Ganderbal, June 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive review meeting here to assess the preparedness and progress of developmental and logistical arrangements being undertaken for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026 along the Baltal axis.
During the review, the DC took a department-wise assessment of works included in the Action Plan-2026 and directed all executing agencies to ensure completion of pending works by June 20th, well ahead of the commencement of the annual pilgrimage.
Superintending Engineer Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department informed the meeting that works relating to development of pa... |
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| | J&K Police inaugurates Two Day District Level Conference on DGsP/IGsP conference recommendations 2025–26 in Awantipora | | |
Srinagar, June 08 (Scoop News)-Police District Awantipora organised a two day District Level Conference at the Conference Hall of District Police Lines (DPL) Awantipora for the implementation of recommendations emerging from the DGsP/IGsP Conference 2025–26.
The conference was inaugurated by SSP Awantipora and attended by SDPOs, Dy.SP SOGs, SHOs, In Charges of Police Posts, and other officers of Police District Awantipora. The programme featured a series of structured thematic sessions conducted by senior officers, focusing on a wide range of critical policing domains. Detailed deliberations were held on beat policing, crime prevention, investigation, intelligence gathering, and publ... |
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| | Srinagar Police attaches properties worth ₹4 Crore Under NDPS Act | | |
Srinagar, June 08 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Srinagar Police has attached immovable properties worth approximately ₹4 crore belonging to two drug peddlers under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.
Police Station Sangam attached properties worth approximately ₹3 crore belonging to Gulam Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar, in connection with FIR No. 14/2026 under Section 8/20 NDPS Act. The attached assets include a residential house, land and commercial shops. Investigation established that the properties were acquired through proceeds of narcotics trafficking. In a separate action,... |
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| | NIT Srinagar, IIT Delhi forge strategic alliance for research and innovation | | | Srinagar, June 08 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi under a nationwide research network initiative, paving the way for collaborative research, academic exchanges, and accelerated postgraduate opportunities for students from the Institution.
The MoU was signed by NIT Srinagar Director Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia and IIT Delhi Director Prof. Rangan Banerjee under the IIT Delhi–NIT Education and Research Network Initiative, a landmark programme designed to foster greater cooperation among premier technical institutions across the country.
The agreement was among 18 M... |
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| | Deputy Chief Minister pays obeisance at Hazrat Mian Nizam-ud-Din Kiyanvi (RA) | | Visits Baba Nagri Wangath on annual Urs | | Ganderbal,June 07 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited Baba Nagri Wangath in Ganderbal district and paid obeisance at the revered shrine of Hazrat Mian Nizam-ud-Din Kiyanvi (RA) on the sacred occasion of the 130th Annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint.
On the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister offered prayers and sought blessings for lasting peace, prosperity, progress and communal harmony across Jammu and Kashmir. He paid rich tributes to the saint for his invaluable spiritual legacy and enduring message of love, brotherhood, tolerance and service to humanity.
The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted the important role played by Sufi saints in fostering ... |
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| | J&K Police Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Mining | | 20 Vehicles Seized in Ganderbal & Shopian | |
Srinagar, June 07 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minerals, J&K Police carried out significant enforcement actions in Ganderbal and Shopian districts, resulting in the seizure of 20 vehicles.
In Ganderbal, police teams during routine patrolling and checking operations intercepted and seized nine vehicles found transporting illegally extracted construction material within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ganderbal. Upon inspection, the vehicles were found carrying mining material without valid authorization, in violation of prescribed norms. The matter was subsequently referred to the concerned Geology and Mining... |
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| | Police Intensify War Against Drugs; Four Drug Peddlers Arrested in Anantnag & Sopore | | |
Srinagar, June 07 (Scoop News)-J&K Police continued its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking with successful anti-narcotics operations in Anantnag and Sopore, leading to the arrest of four drug peddlers and the recovery of contraband substances.
In Anantnag, a police party from Police Station Bijbehara, while conducting routine naka checking at Tarbal Guree, intercepted and apprehended an individual identified as Zahid Ali Dar son of Ali Mohammad Dar a resident of Guree Bijbehara. During search, police recovered 113 grams of charas sticks from his possession.
Accordingly, Case FIR No. 152/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Bijbehar... |
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| | JKAACL releases U-Turn, Other Stories, English translation of Kashmiri short stories | | |
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today released U-Turn and Other Stories, an English translation of a collection of Kashmiri short stories by noted writer Gauri Shankar Raina, at an impressive literary function held in the Academy’s Seminar Hall, Srinagar.
The book has been translated into English by Pankaj Bhan and represents a significant effort to bring contemporary Kashmiri literature to a wider national and international readership.
The event was attended by writers, artists, academics, broadcasters, translators, scholars, students and lovers of literature.
Padma Shri Prof. Shafi Shouq, eminent academic, poe... |
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| | Srinagar Police Attaches Properties Worth ₹3.5 Crore of Drug Peddlers Under NDPS Act | | |
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and acting firmly against assets acquired through the proceeds of narcotics trade under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Police in Srinagar have attached immovable properties worth approximately ₹3.5 crore belonging to two notorious drug peddlers under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.
In the first action, Police Station Nigeen attached an immovable property worth approximately ₹1.30 crore under Section 68(F)(1) of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 30/2021 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act. The attached property comprises a double-storeyed residential house along with land situated at ... |
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| | Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan | | Police conducts awareness programme on drug abuse in Pulwama, New criminal laws & women safety | |
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- Continuing its community outreach initiatives under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police in Pulwama organised an awareness programme at Government Higher Secondary School Hawal, Pulwama aimed at educating students about the dangers of drug abuse, provisions of the new criminal laws, and issues concerning women safety.
The programme was conducted by Women Police Station Pulwama, during which police officers interacted with students and faculty members and highlighted the harmful effects of substance abuse on individuals, families, and society. Participants were encouraged to stay away from drugs and play an active role in spreading awar... |
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| | BOPEE conducts Common Entrance Test for GNM Lateral Entry Course | | |
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) today conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for GNM Lateral Entry Course for the academic dession 2026-27 today at Jammu and Srinagar Centres.
The test was conducted at S.P. College, M.A. Road, Srinagar, in the Kashmir division, and at Government M.A.M. College, Jammu, in the Jammu fivision, with a total of 463 candidates appearing from across J&K.
To ensure smooth conduct of the entrance test, adequate arrangements had been put in place in collaboration with the respective Institution/College administration and law enforcement agencies, under the guidance of Professor Minu... |
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| | J&K Judicial Academy begins Pre-Appointment Induction Training for newly selected Civil Judges | | 
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy today commenced the Pre-Appointment Induction Training Programme for 39 newly selected Civil Judges (Junior Division) at its Srinagar campus.
The programme was inaugurated by Justice Arun Palli, Judge, Supreme Court of India, in presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh; Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Chairperson, Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy and other companion Judges of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.
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