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21st Oct. Police Commemoration Day
Srinagar, October 17 (Scoop News)-Every year, on October 21 the nation observes Police Commemoration Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to paying tribute to the sacrifices made by police personnel in the line of duty. At national level, the Police Commemoration Day event is held at the National Police Memorial (NPM) in New Delhi. During this event, the names of police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty during the last one year are solemnly read aloud. The occasion also witnesses a joint parade involving Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Delhi Police. The program at the National Police Memorial (NPM) will commence at 0800 hrs, and it will be live telecast...

Judicial Academy Srinagar organizes orientation programme on "Medical Forensics & Medico-Legal Aspects in Trial"
Srinagar, October 17 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy, Srinagar, organized a One Day Special Orientation Programme on “Medical Forensics & Medico-Legal Aspects in Trial; Different Dimensions of Cyber Crimes and Electronic Evidence". The programme was organized under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Justice Arun Palli and under the guidance of the Chairperson and Members of the Governing Committee of the Academy, for Judicial Officers of the District Judiciary of Kashmir Province including UT of Lad...

KPs to take part in Cycling event of 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur ji
New Delhi, October 17 (Scoop News)-Cycling federation of India is organizing a religious yatra from 15 November onward to mark the 350th Martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur ji. Kashmiri Pandits will also take part in this event which is a part of martyrdom anniversary being observed this year throughout globe. In a press conference held in Constitution Club New Delhi, Senior Vice President of Cycling federation of India said that this cycle tour will start from Gurudwara sis Ganj in Delhi on 15 Nov and will culminate on 20 Nov at Gurudwara Guru Ka mahal near Amritsar and will raise...

Felicitation Ceremony held for MDP Trainees by JKEDI Pulwama
Pulwama, October 17 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Pulwama organized a felicitation ceremony for the trainees of the recently concluded Management Development Program (MDP) under the RAMP initiative at the NRLM Centre, Pulwama. During the ceremony, training certificates and other benefits were distributed among the participants who successfully completed their MDP training. The speakers highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship and skill development in promoting self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods. The program aimed to encourage the trainees to utilize their newly acquired managerial and entrepreneurial skills to streng...

Cultural Unit Kashmir, DIPR organises Nasha Mukt Abhiyan awareness programme at GGHS Batamaloo
Srinagar, October 17 (Scoop News)-The Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) today organised an awareness programme under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan campaign at Government Girls High School (GGHS), Batamaloo Srinagar. On the occasion, artists of the Cultural Unit presented a thought-provoking skit highlighting the ill effects of drug abuse and its drastic consequences on individuals and society. The performance aimed to spread awareness among students about the importance of living a healthy and drug-free life. Headmistress of the institution, Nusrat Ara, lauded the efforts of Cultural Unit Kashmir, DIPR, for organising such impactful and soci...

NIT Srinagar celebrates IEEE Day 2025 with focus on innovation, research, and collaboration
Srinagar, October 17 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar celebrated IEEE Day 2025 with great enthusiasm and academic spirit. The event was organized by the IEEE AP-S/CRFID Chapter, Delhi Section, in association with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), NIT Srinagar, to commemorate global innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. The celebration was held under the leadership of Dr. Mahesh P. Abegaonkar, IIT Delhi, Chair, IEEE AP-S/CRFID Delhi Chapter, and Dr. Amit Kumar, Assistant Professor, NIT Srinagar, and Executive Committee Member, IEEE AP-S/CRFID Delhi Chapter. The event featured an enlightening talk by Dr....

21st Oct. Police Commemoration Day
Srinagar, October 17 (Scoop News)- Every year, on October 21 the nation observes Police Commemoration Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to paying tribute to the sacrifices made by police personnel in the line of duty. At national level, the Police Commemoration Day event is held at the National Police Memorial (NPM) in New Delhi. During this event, the names of police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty during the last one year are solemnly read aloud. The occasion also witnesses a joint parade involving Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Delhi Police. The program at the National Police Memorial (NPM) will commence at 0800 hrs, and it will be...

BJP to hold unity marches, seminars on 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Kashmir
Srinagar, October 17 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir will organize a host of programmes including unity marches, seminars, debates, nukkad nataks etc. to emphasize the values of unity, nationalism, and integrity championed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. Baldev Singh Billawaria, General Secretary, BJP Jammu & Kashmir, accompanied by Sajid Yousuf Shah, Co-Incharge BJP Media J&K, & Salinder Singh, BJP Office Secretary Kashmir, was addressing a press conference at party office in Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. While paying rich tributes to Sardar Patel, Baldev Singh ...

Tribals being made active stakeholders in planning and development by Omar Abdullah led Government: Javed Rana
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-Several tribal delegations from Bandipora and Kupwara districts today called on Tribal Affairs Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana in Srinagar to discuss key issues concerning the welfare and development of tribal communities. The delegations highlighted several critical concerns, including infrastructure development, healthcare, education, livelihood opportunities and other welfare initiatives aimed at improving the living standards of tribal populations. The Minister assured the delegations that the government is committed to addressing these issues in a comprehensive manner. He outlined plans for infrastructure upgrades and implementation of welfare schem...

CM Omar Abdullah led Government completes one year in office, committed to realize dreams: Deputy CM
Anantnag, October 16 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has completed one year in office and remains committed to realizing the dreams and aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks during his extensive tour of Anantnag and Kulgam districts, where he laid foundation stones for various developmental projects amounting to nearly Rs. 9 crores. During the tour, the Deputy CM was accompanied by legislators Altaf Ahmad Wani, Abdul Majeed Larmi, Reyaz Ahmad Khan, and Peerzada Feroze Ahmad. In Anantnag, the Deputy CM laid the foundation stone for the Rs. 3.1...

Police destroys seized narcotics as per NDPS Rules, 2022 in Pulwama
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-Continuing its resolute drive against drug menace, Police in Pulwama destroyed seized narcotic substances at the designated site of Kashmir Health Care, Lassipora (SIDCO), strictly in accordance with the NDPS (Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Disposal) Rules, 2022. The destruction, carried out under the supervision of the Drug Disposal Committee, was conducted transparently in presence of officers from ANTF Kashmir, CID, Pollution Control Board, and other members of the committee. Seized contraband destroyed included 70 grams of Brown Sugar, 4 kg of Cannabis Powder, 1.5 kg of Cannabis Leaves, 244.04 grams of Heroin, 140 grams of Charas, 56.879 kg of Po...

Hakeem Yaseen urges authorities to ensure smooth arrangements for annual Urs at Charar-e-Sharief
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)- Former Minister and People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Thursday emphasized the need for ensuring all requisite arrangements for pilgrims and devotees visiting the revered shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA) at Charar-e-Sharief during the upcoming Annual Urs celebrations. In a statement issued here, Hakeem Yaseen urged the district administration Budgam and the Waqf Board authorities to make foolproof arrangements in view of the large number of devotees expected to throng the shrine from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir. He called for coordinated efforts by all concerned departments including Power Dev...

IUST Host HCI Leadership Workshop on Climate Action and Innovation
Awantipora, October 16 (Scoop News)-The Department of Geomatics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Healthy Climate Initiative (HCI), organized a Leadership Workshop on Climate Action and Innovation. The workshop aimed to foster leadership and innovation in tackling climate change through research, technology, and community engagement brought together experts, academicians, and practitioners to discuss innovative solutions for climate resilience and sustainability. Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, highlighted the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to climate change and called for localized researc...

Two Drug Smugglers Convicted — 10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment Awarded
by NDPS Court Srinagar
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge NDPS, Srinagar, today convicted two notorious drug smugglers — Mudasir Sultan Bhat @ Majid, son of Mohd. Sultan, resident of Sir Syed Abad Sector-1 Bemina, Srinagar, and Feroz Ahmad Khan @ Jaja, son of Ab. Samad Khan, resident of Muslim Abad Nundareshi Colony, Bemina, Srinagar — in Case FIR No. 19/2021 U/S 8/22, 29 NDPS Act, 420, 468, 471 IPC of Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir (ANTF Kashmir). The Hon’ble Court awarded 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1,00,000 each on the convicts. The case was registered in 2021 by ANTF...

IUST Organizes Outreach Programme on Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction
Awantipora, October 15 (Scoop News)-The Mantaqi Centre for Science and Society (MCSS), in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change (DoES&CC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized an outreach programme on “Nature Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning” at Mantaqi Waqf Higher Secondary School, Awantipora. The programme highlighted the role of nature in promoting mental well-being and improving learning outcomes among students. “Connecting with nature can significantly improve students’ focus, memory, and emotional resilience,” said Prof. Javid Hussain, Professor of Practice, MCSS, highlighting the scie...

IUST’s Rumi Library Hosts ‘Meet the Eminent’ Session with Former VC, IGNOU
Awantipora, October 15 (Scoop News)-Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), under its ‘Meet the Eminent’ programme, hosted Prof. M. Aslam, Former Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. The programme, organized by Rumi Library, aimed to provide the university community an opportunity to engage with distinguished scholars and gain insights into contemporary academic developments. Prof. Aslam’s presentation highlighted the significance of scholarly pursuits, knowledge sharing, and research excellence. He also shared his professional journey spanning 47 years, and spoke about his contributions at national and international levels. The progr...

Police Attaches Property of Detained Drug Peddler/Supplier under NDPS Act in Kulgam
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-In a major action against drug trafficking, Police in Kulgam attached property belonging to Ghulam Rasool Dar son of Late Abdul Rehman Dar resident of Vidoe Mishipora, under the provisions of Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The said accused is involved in case FIR No. 62/2021 U/S 8/15-29 NDPS Act of Police Station Qaimoh, in which 520 kilograms of poppy straw were recovered. He is already detained under the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in NDPS Act (PIT-NDPS) and is presently lodged at Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu. The attached property, having a market value of about ₹61 lakh, has been identif...

J&K Police distributes sewing machines to NOKs of Martyrs & Women from BPL/AAY families
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-Continuing its commitment to community welfare, Police in Budgam organized a distribution event under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025-26 at District Police Lines Budgam. As part of the initiative to empower women and honour the sacrifices of martyred personnel, Police in Budgam distributed 40 sewing machines along with accessories to the Next of Kin (NOKs) of martyrs and beneficiaries from Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families. The event was presided over by SSP Budgam, Shri Nikhil Borkar (IPS), who handed over the machines to the beneficiaries in presence of DySP DAR Budgam and other officers. Speaking on the oc...

Police Arrests 03 Absconders Evading Arrest For Years in Srinagar, Shopian
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- In its ongoing crackdown on Absconders and Proclaimed Offenders, Police have apprehended three long-time absconders in Srinagar and Shopian. In Srinagar, the two absconders identified as Waseem Bhat son of Abdul Majeed Bhat resident of Al-Farooq Colony, presently residing in Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina, who has been absconding since 2013 and Ab Rashid Shiekh son of Ab Ahad Shiekh resident of Athwajan Panthachowk, who has been absconding since 2021 have been arrested following specific intelligence inputs. Subsequently, the necessary legal formalities were completed, and the accused persons were produced before the concerned Hon’ble Court in Srinagar. ...

Police Seize Large Quantities of Narcotics in Ongoing Anti-Drug Operations in Srinagar
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- In significant escalation of its anti-drug efforts, Police in Srinagar have seized large quantities of banned narcotic substances and arrested multiple individuals in connection with drug trafficking. The seizures were made in a series of coordinated operations across the city, resulting in the registration of multiple FIRs. The major recoveries in drug-related crimes include; Police Station Shalteng recovered 36.770 kg of Ganja from a residence in Dilawar Colony, Mujgund. The accused persons namely Jehangir Ahmad Dar and Mohd Rafiq Dar, sons of Late Abdul Rehman Dar, have been arrested in case FIR No. 75/2025 under relevant sections of Narcotic Dru...

IGP Kashmir promotes 650 HCs to ASIs
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-The Departmental Promotion Committee, constituted under the chairmanship of IGP Kashmir Shri V. K. Birdi, for assessing the suitability of eligible Head Constables for elevation to the next rank, has approved the promotion of 650 Head Constables to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector. IGP Kashmir has felicitated the promoted officials/their families and expressed the hope that they will strive to work hard for maintaining of public peace, tranquillity and law & order in the Union Territory of J&K. Police Conducts Raids on Residences of Terrorist Associates Linked with Banned Organizations in Srinagar Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- In its sust...

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