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| J&K Police attaches properties of drug trafficker worth over ₹29 Lakh under NDPS Act in Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, July 05 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained campaign against narcotics and drug trafficking, J&K Police in Baramulla attached immovable properties belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Mushtaq Ahmed Dar son of Mohd. Yousuf Dar resident of Yadipora, Palhallan, Pattan, under the provisions of Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act.
The attached properties comprise a single-storey residential house at Yadipora, Palhallan and four shops in a double-storey commercial building at Hyderbeigh, Pattan, with a combined assessed value of over ₹29 lakh. The accused is involved in multiple cases under the NDPS Act and has also been detained under the PIT NDPS Act. The attachment followed a d... |
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| | Srinagar Police accord warm farewell to six retiring Police Personnel | | |
Srinagar, July 05 (Scoop News)-Srinagar Police organised a dignified farewell ceremony at the District Police Lines (DPL), Srinagar, to honour six Police personnel on their superannuation, recognising their long, dedicated, and exemplary service to the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
The retiring personnel included SI Abdul Aziz Wagay, SI Reyaz Ahmad Rather, SI Mohammed Saleem Pala, ASI Kulwant Singh, ASI Bashir Ahmad Batloo, and SgCt Riyaz Ahmad Khan. During their distinguished careers, they served the department with sincerity, professionalism, discipline, and unwavering commitment, making significant contributions towards maintaining public safety, law and order, and ensuring peace in the... |
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| | NIT Srinagar registers comprehensive 220-run victory over Agartala | | 
Srinagar, July 05 (Scoop News)- Hosts NIT Srinagar extended their dominant run in the ongoing Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Cricket Tournament (M) 2026 with a commanding 220-run victory over NIT Agartala on Sunday.
While NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Puducherry, NIT Silchar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Rourkela, and NIT Calicut also registered impressive league wins.
The hosts produced another clinical all-round display, with Aaqib Sheikh continuing his sensational form by smashing his second century of the tournament.
Aaqib scored 154 off just 57 balls, striking 18 fours and nine sixes,... |
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| | Food Safety Team inspects Langars at Nunwan Base Camp | | to ensure safe food for SANJY-2026 Pilgrims |  Anantnag, July 05 (Scoop News)-The Food Safety Department, Anantnag, on Saturday conducted a comprehensive inspection of Langars at the Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam, to ensure the availability of safe, hygienic, and wholesome food for pilgrims participating in the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.
The inspection was carried out under the directions of the Commissioner, Food and Drugs Administration, J&K. The Food Safety Team inspected food preparation areas, hygiene and sanitation practices, the quality and source of raw materials, storage facilities, availability of potable drinking wate... |
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| | | KAACL organises Punjabi Kavi Darbar to Commemorate Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji | 
Srinagar, July 04 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) organised a Punjabi Kavi Darbar dedicated to the Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji at the Conference Hall, Tagore Hall, Srinagar, with eminent scholars, litterateurs and poets paying rich tributes to the life, philosophy and teachings of the Sixth Sikh Guru.
The programme was presided over by eminent Punjabi litterateur Ajit Singh Mastana, while Jagmohan Singh Raina graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Ideel Saleem, Additional Secretary JKAACL, Kashmir and Popinder Singh Para... |
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| | Peace Calls Must Reach New Delhi: Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen | | Dialogue between Ind-Pak is essential for lasting peace, stability | |
Srinagar, July 04 (Scoop News)-President of the People's Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Saturday said that calls being made by various sections of society for dialogue between India and Pakistan are a welcome development, asserting that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have always longed for peace, stability and a better future.
In a statement issued here, Yaseen said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have suffered the consequences of prolonged uncertainty and tensions for decades and, therefore, any sincere effort aimed at promoting peace deserves appreciation.
"The overwhelming majority of people in Jammu and Kashmir want peace. They want their c... |
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| | Education Without Values Is Incomplete; Schools Must Nurture Responsible Citizens | | Preserve Bandipora's Proud Educational Legacy": Dr. G.N. Var PSA Chief Patron | |
Bandipora,July 03 (Scoop News)-The District Election of the Private Schools' Association (PSA), Bandipora, was conducted successfully at the Town Hall, Municipal Council Bandipora, in a peaceful, transparent and highly democratic atmosphere, reaffirming the Association's long-standing commitment to institutional democracy, accountability and collective leadership.
The election witnessed an overwhelming participation of school leaders representing all five educational zones of District Bandipora, with Zonal Presidents, representatives and a large majority of member schools actively exercising their democratic right to elect a new district body.
The entire electoral process was con... |
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| | IUST Drives Drug-Free India Campaign with Awareness Concert | | |
Awantipora,July 03 (Scoop News)-The Cultural Committee under the aegis of the Dean of Students, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Office of the Provosts (Girls and Boys) and the Proctor Office, organised a vibrant Musical Concert under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) at the Nundreshi Auditorium.
The programme was presided over by the Registrar, Prof Shamim Ahmad Shah, as the Chief Guest, who appreciated the Dean of Students, Coordinator, Cultural Affairs and collaborators for undertaking programmes that created awareness through cultural engagement. He urged students to become ambassadors of the positive mindset and this movement and c... |
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| | Director NIT Srinagar inaugurates All India Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Cricket Tournament (Men) 2026 | | 24 teams from across India to compete at eight venues in Srinagar | 
Srinagar, July 03 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday hosted the grand inaugural ceremony of the All-India Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Cricket Tournament (Men) 2026, marking the beginning of a major national sporting event bringing together 24 teams from NITs across India.
The tournament is being hosted by NIT Srinagar for 1st time and is scheduled from July 4 to July 8, 2026 to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, wellness, and inter-institutional camaraderie among faculty and staff members of India’s premier technical institutes. The matches will be ... |
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| | IUST conducts academic outreach program at Magam | | |
Srinagar, July 02 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organised an academic outreach programme in Magam, as part of its continued efforts to engage with students and promote awareness about higher education opportunities. The programme was held under the University's extensive Academic Outreach Programme, through which the Core Outreach Admission Teams (COATs) are reaching out to educational institutions across all districts of Kashmir, with a special focus on remote and underserved areas.
The programme at GDC Magam was coordinated by Dr. Rabia Noor, Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. The visiting team comprised of faculty representa... |
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| | DGP J&K Visits Nunwan frisking point, Reviews security | | and facilitation arrangements for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra | 
Srinagar, July 02 (Scoop News)-Director General of Police, Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Nalin Prabhat-IPS, today visited the Nunwan Frisking Point at Pahalgam to review the security and facilitation arrangements put in place for the smooth and safe conduct of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
During the visit, the DGP conducted a comprehensive inspection of the frisking point and took stock of the security measures, access control mechanisms, deployment of personnel, and the overall arrangements made for the convenience and safety of the pilgrims. He interacted with officers and personnel dep... |
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| | First batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 pilgrims receives warm welcome at Baltal Base Camp | |  Baltal Base Camp, July 02 (Scoop News)- The first batch of pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 arrived today at the Baltal Base Camp, marking the beginning of this year's annual pilgrimage through the Baltal route.
The pilgrims were accorded a warm welcome jointly by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Armed) Kashmir, Maqsood-ul-Zaman, Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, Sudhanshu Dhama, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Chief Executive Officer, Sonamarg Development Authority, Camp Director, Balta... |
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| | JKAACL hosts inspiring ‘Meet the Eminent Writer’ Programme | | with renowned Kashmiri Writer G.R. Hasrat Gadda |  Srinagar, July 02 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today organized an enriching literary interaction under its flagship "Meet the Eminent Writer" series, featuring eminent Kashmiri writer and literary personality G.R. Hasrat Gadda at the Conference Hall of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothi Bagh, Srinagar.
The programme brought together an impressive gathering of eminent writers, scholars, academicians, students, literary enthusiasts and members of civil society, reflecting the growing interest in literary and cultural pursuits ac... |
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| | First batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 pilgrims arrives at Base Camp Nunwan | |  Base Camp Nunwan, July 02 (Scoop News)- Amid deep spiritual fervor, the first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 pilgrims travelling through Pahalgam Axis today arrived at Base Camp Nunwan, Pahalgam.
The Yatris were warmly welcomed by Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag (Yatra Officer), Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, Sr. Superintendent of Police, Amod Ashok Nagpure, Camp Director, Atul Kumar, senior officers from civil and police administration and representatives of various socio-religious organisations.
Interacting with the devotees, the DC and other officers wished them a smooth and blissfu... |
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| | Varshik abhishek celebrated at Sharda temple LoC Teetwal Kashmir | |  Teetwal. July 01 (Scoop News)-3rd varshik abhishek on eve of consecration of sharda was organised at Sharda temple LoC Teetwal Kashmir. Hundreds of yatris attended the event. Save sharda Committee Kashmir Regd organised the annual event alongwith Sringeri mutt Karnataka.
Nearly 400 pilgrims took part in the day long Puja. About 30 Sringeri mutt pujaris performed the Abhishek. Another group of 300 pilgrims joined the event later. Speaking on the occasion, Ravinder Pandita thanked Sringeri pujaris and other pilgrims for making the event historical with their presence. The arachaks were gr... |
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