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| AIFOF office bearers call on Forest Minister | | |
Srinagar, July 18 (Scoop News)-The office bearers of the All India Forest Officers Federation (AIFOF) today called on Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, at the Civil Secretariat, here.
Led by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Suresh Kumar Gupta, the delegation apprised the Minister that the main function of the Forest Martyrs Day, 2025, will be observed in Srinagar on September 11, 2025.
The purpose of this observance is to commemorate the sacrifices of the foresters who have laid down their lives in the line of duty to protect India’s precious forests and wildlife.
The Minister appreciated the decision of the Federation to hold the national level... |
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| | Power Shutdown | | |
Srinagar, July 18 (Scoop News)-According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Branch cutting and preventive maintenance works, shutdown of 33KV Kanipora-Keller line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Shadimarg, Keller and Kanipora shall remain off while power supply to Drabgam, Qasbayar, Kalampora, Dompora, Keller, Moshward, Nadpora and Kaniporaand adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM on 20 July, 2025.
In this connection, shutdown of 33KV Lassipora-Keegam line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Keegam, Gulshanabad, Mitrigam and Chararipora shall remain off while power supply to Murr... |
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| | IUST Organizes Workshop to Strengthen Institutional Readiness for NAAC Reassessment | | |
Awantipora, July 18 (Scoop News)-Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA), IUST, organized a focused Workshop-cum-Interaction Session as part of the University’s ongoing efforts to enhance preparedness for the upcoming NAAC reassessment under the proposed Binary Accreditation Framework (BAF). The workshop focused on key metrics related to Research, Innovation and Extension, as well as Infrastructure and Learning Resources.
Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmad, Director DIQA, inaugurated the session by emphasizing the importance of integrating quality assurance into institutional functioning. Dr. Irfan Maqbool Bhat, Deputy Director DIQA, delivered an insightful presentation on key performance i... |
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| | Police Launches Bhung Destruction Drive Anantnag, Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, July 18 (Scoop News)-As part of its continuous efforts to combat the menace of drug abuse and to curb the cultivation and spread of wild cannabis (Bhung), Police launches massive destruction drive in Anantnag and Ganderbal districts.
In Anantnag, Police launched destruction drive along the riverbanks at Sangam, Marhama, and Waghama. The operation was jointly conducted by the Excise Department in close coordination with the local police and with active support from the CRPF (90 Bn). The joint team ensured thorough coverage of the identified hotspots along the riverbanks and interacted with local residents, urging them to cooperate in the eradication of such illegal growths a... |
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| | ANTF Kashmir Seizes Large Cache of Poppy Straw in Budgam | | |
Srinagar, July 18 (Scoop News)- In a significant development in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Kashmir has successfully recovered a substantial quantity of illicit contraband, furthering its commitment to eradicating the drug menace from the UT.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a dedicated team of ANTF conducted a meticulously planned operation at Mulashulla, District Budgam, leading to the recovery of huge quantity of poppy straw (locally known as fukki). The contraband was concealed in a manner intended to avoid detection, but the swift and professional response of the ANTF personnel ensured its seizure.
The accused ident... |
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| | Police arrests 2 bike lifters in Pulwama | | |
Srinagar, July 18 (Scoop News)- In a significant breakthrough, Police in Pulwama have successfully apprehended two notorious vehicle lifters and recovered stolen bike from his possession.
Acting on credible input, a dedicated team from Police Station Pulwama launched a targeted operation following the investigation of case FIR No. 171/2025 U/S 303(2) BNS, resulting in the recovery of a stolen motorcycle bearing registration number JK13F/0492. During the operation, the accused individuals have been arrested. They have been identified as Adil Ahmad Mir son of Mohd Akbar and Sameer Ahmad Mir son of Ab Ahad Mir, both residents of Rawalpora Khansahib, Budgam.
This swift action reflects t... |
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| | Water Sports delegation calls on Sports Minister Satish Sharma | | Seeks Institutional Boost and Grievance Redressal for Water Sports Development in Jammu & Kashmir | |
Srinagar, July 18 (Scoop News)- In a significant development for the promotion of water-based adventure and competitive sports in the Union Territory, a high-level delegation comprising national medal-winning athletes, office bearers of water sports associations, and key stakeholders today met the Hon’ble Sports Minister of Jammu and Kashmir “Shri Satish Sharma Ji”. The meeting marked a pivotal moment for the future of rowing, sculling, kayaking, canoeing, and other water sports disciplines in the region.
The delegation was led by Dr. Burhan Bazaz, President of the J&K Rowing and Sculling Association, accompanied by other senior stakeholders including Dr. Imran Nazir, Mr. Hussain Khan,... |
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| | Lack Of Sanitation In Markets Raises Concern Across Kashmir | | KTS urges immediate construction of Public Toilets and drinking Water Facilities At All Markets & Bus Stands | |
Srinagar, July 18 (Scoop News)- The Kashmir Traders Society (KTS), Senior Vice President Umar Mukhtar Bhat, has expressed deep concern over the lack of basic public amenities, particularly toilets and clean drinking water, in public spaces especially in marketplaces, bus stops and major transit points across the Valley.
In a strong appeal to the J&K administration, KTS Senior Vice President Umar Mukhtar stated, “The general public especially women, elderly citizens, tourists, students and daily commuters face immense hardship due to the absence of functional public toilets and drinking water facilities. Despite the ongoing Smart City projects, these basic needs continue to be ignored... |
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| | MI&FCEF Mourns on demise of Mother of dedicated I&FC Employee Shabir Ahmad Kuloo | | EJAC Vice President Farooq Khan Prays For Eternal Peace of Departed Soul, Stands With Bereaved Family | |
Srinagar, July 17 (Scoop News)- The Chairman of the Mechanical Irrigation & Flood Control Employees Federation (MI&FCEF), Farooq Ahmad Khan, has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Zoona Rehman, mother of Shabir Ahmad Kuloo, a sincere and devoted employee of the Irrigation & Flood Control Department, who passed away on 14th July 2025 at her residence in Wanabal, Rawalpora, Srinagar.
On the directions of EJAC Vice President Farooq Khan, a delegation of the Federation, led by Chief Spokesperson Farooq Ahmad Malik, visited the bereaved family at Wanabal, Rawalpora to express solidarity and offer condolences. The delegation included Mohammad Lateef Wani, ... |
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| | Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam, huge quantity of contraband substances recovered | | |
Srinagar, July 17 (Scoop News)- Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances recovered from his possession.
Acting swiftly on a specific information regarding hoarding of narcotic substances, a special team of police party headed by IC PP Frisal along with Executive Magistrate Frisal raided a suspected location (residential house) of Wakeel Ahmad Dar son of Maroof Ahmad Dar resident of Peerbal Mohalla Frisal, Yaripora. During search, 5.145 Kgs of Grinded Cannabis and 1.735 Kgs of Poppy Straw like substances were recovered and the said accused person was arrest... |
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| | WEDC hosts program on Copyright and Creative Ownership | | |
Awantipora, July 17 (Scoop News)-The Women’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell (WEDC), CIED-IUST Foundation, organized an interactive session on “Understanding Copyright: Creative Ownership and Legal Awareness” at Campus-III, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST). Part of CIED-IUST’s ongoing initiatives to build legal and entrepreneurial literacy, the session aimed to equip emerging women entrepreneurs with essential knowledge on intellectual property rights (IPR) and the protection of original ideas.
Dr. Asifa Baba, Dean of Students, served as the resource person and delivered an insightful talk on the fundamentals of copyright, creative ownership, and related legal ... |
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| | Rs. 7 lakh penalty imposed on erring Food Business Operators in Anantnag | | | Anantnag, July 17 (Scoop News)-In a significant move to uphold food safety standards and safeguard the health of consumers, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Anantnag, Sandeep Singh Bali, who is also the Adjudicating Officer, Food Safety Anantnag, has imposed cumulative penalties amounting to Rs.7 lakhs on various Food Business Operators (FBOs) found guilty of violating multiple provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
These cases were filed by Food Safety Officers of the district against several FBOs for a range of violations, including the manufacturing and sale of substandard or misbranded food products, operating businesses without the mandatory license or registratio... |
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| | Shri Amarnathji Yatra suspended for a day from Pahalgam and Baltal | | |
Srinagar, July 17 (Scoop News)-Shri Amarnathji Yatra has been suspended for 17.07.2025 from both Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. Heavy continuous rains over last two days have necessitated restoration work to be carried out on tracks along both the routes. Border Roads Organization has made heavy deployment of its men and machinery on the tracks to complete the work before Yatra can be released from the two base camps on 18.07.2025.
“Due to the continuous rains over last couple of days, urgent repair and maintenance works are required to be carried out on the tracks. Therefore, it has been decided that no movement shall be allowed towards the Holy Cave from the two base camps today. ... |
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| | Shri Amarnathji Yatra crosses 2.50 lakh mark | | |
Baltal/Phagam, July 17 (Scoop News)-oday, on 17th July, 5,110 pilgrims have performed the holy darshan of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine till 2 pm.
The cumulative number of yatris to have performed Darshans at the Holy Cave thus reached 2.51 lakh in first 15 days of Yatra since its commencement on 3rd July this year.
Pilgrims have been thronging the Shrine from all parts of the country and abroad since the beginning of the Yatra and have expressed great enthusiasm in undertaking this journey of faith apart from appreciating the services and efficient management in conduct of the Yatra.
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| | YSS Ignites Sporting Passion Across the UT | | Inter-District and Zonal Competitions Showcase Emerging Talent and Unyielding Sportsmanship | 
Srinagar, July 17 (Scoop News)-The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), J&K, orchestrated a series of vibrant sporting events across the Union Territory (UT)on Thursday, fostering athletic excellence and camaraderie among young participants. From inter-district championships to zonal-level tournaments, the day witnessed spirited competitions, highlighting the department’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting a culture of fitness and discipline.
The Inter-District Provincial Level Baseball Championship (Under-14 Girls) culminated at the Government College of Physical Educa... |
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| | Three-day int'l. Conference on “Sustainable business practices & social responsibility” begins at NIT Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, July 16 (Scoop News)-: The 5th International Conference on Contemporary Business Trends, themed “Sustainable Business Practices & Social Responsibility” began on Wednesday at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar.
The three-day event, running from July 16 to 18, 2025, is organized by the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management (HSS&M) and has brought together distinguished academics, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore the evolving role of businesses in a rapidly changing global landscape.
This year’s theme, "Building Tomorrow: Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Business Management," focuses on how b... |
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| | Legislators meet Javed Rana, discuss public welfare issues | | |
Srinagar, July 16 (Scoop News)-Legislators Mubarak Gul, Pawan Kumar Gupta and Payare Lal Sharma today called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana at the Civil Secretariat here.
They discussed various important issues of public welfare pertaining to the Forest, Tribal Affairs and Public Health Engineering (PHE) departments.
During the interaction, the legislators brought forth key concerns and suggestions related to their constituencies, focusing on issues that impact the daily lives of the people.
Rana attentively listened to their concerns and directed the matters to the concerned authorities for prompt and effective ac... |
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| | Committee on Estimates reviews Jal Shakti Department’s functioning, progress on WSSs in J&K | | |
Srinagar, July 16 (Scoop News)- The House Committee on Estimates today convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the functioning of Jal Shakti Department besides assessing progress on ongoing Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairperson Shamim Firdous and attended by Committee Members Abdul Majid Bhat (Larmi), Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Mir, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Ajaz Jan, Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, Chander Prakash Ganga, Pyare Lal Sharma and Arjun Singh Raju.
Senior officers present included Shaleen Kabra, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Jal Shakti Department; Fayaz A Lone, Director General Acco... |
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| | Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 is progressing smoothly | | |
Srinagar, July 16 (Scoop News)- “Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 is going on seamlessly, and pilgrims are taking darshans of Baba Barfani without any interruption” Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir informed today reacting to the false news being circulated on various Social Media Channels that the Yatra has been suspended.
As on 15th July, 2025 more than 2.34 lakh pilgrims have taken darshans, and today on 16th July, pilgrims have proceeded to the Holy Cave from both the routes without any interruption and are taking darshans.
All media outlets are advised to verify facts from official sources before publishing or circulating any information regarding the yatra.
Public is requested to... |
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| | Bias in MGNREGA Material Cost Payments: PDP Pitches for Safeguarding Rural Economy | | Says Govt's pick-and-choose approach turning welfare schemes into corruption machines_ | | Srinagar, July 15 (Scoop News)- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday expressed grave concern over mounting allegations of bias in the release of material cost payments under the MGNREGA scheme, stating that such practices are pushing Jammu and Kashmir’s rural economy into deeper uncertainty and leaving an already distressed rural population in dire straits.
In a statement issued here, PDP leader Ajaz Ahmad Mir said that despite official claims of streamlining rural employment schemes in Jammu and Kashmir, the ground reality tells a different story. "Bills of contractors have been pending for months, gathering dust, and no new work is being initiated as contractors have lost int... |
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