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| Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026:57-day Holy pilgrimage commenced on 3rd July | | Chadi Mubarak to mark the culmination on 28th August | |
Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)- The 57-day long Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra commenced on 3rd July this year and will culminate with the event of Chadi Mubarak on 28th August 2026.
The Yatra commenced simultaneously from both the routes - the Chandanwari track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district.
“More than 4.8 lakh pilgrims have performed darshan at the Holy Shrine so far. However, due to the recent rains, a necessity for the repair & maintenance of the Yatra tracks at vulnerable stretches has been felt, which is being undertaken by Border Roads Organization (BRO).
In addition, adverse weather conditions have been predicted by IMD over next few days. Hence, the Yatra shall remain suspended from both routes with effect from 9th August, 2026.
Chadi Mubarak shall proceed via traditional Pahalgam route and shall mark the culmination of Yatra 2026 on 28th August”, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg said.
He appealed to all the pilgrims to adhere to the advisories issued by the competent authority from time to time in the interest of their saf... |
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| CS sets in motion Population Enumeration Phase of Census-2027 in snow-bound areas of J&K | | |
Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the Union Territory Level Census Coordination Committee (UTLCCC) to review and finalize preparations for the second phase of Census-2027, involving Population Enumeration in snow-bound and otherwise inaccessible areas of J&K.
The meeting besides Director, Census Operations, J&K and Ladakh, Amit Sharma was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Secretary, Rural Development Department; Director, School Education, Kashmir; Senior functionaries of the Directorate of Census Operations, besides Deputy Commissioners fro... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo, Nasir Aslam Wani review progress on strengthening academic profile | | development activities of Kashmir University’s campus at Wayan Kupwara | |
Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, along with Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today reviewed the progress on strengthening the academic profile and development activities of Kashmir University’s campus at Wayan Kupwara
The meeting was attended by Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University, Prof. Nilofer Khan; Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse; Registrar Kashmir University, senior officers of education department and other concerned officers of district administration Kupwara, either in person or through video con... |
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| | CS sets vision to transform SKIMS into Quaternary Care Hu | | Assures support to achieve excellence in patient care, research and medical education | 
Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)-Marking a significant administrative milestone and providing a fresh impetus to long-pending developmental initiatives, the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, met after a gap of over five years under Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, setting a clear vision for transforming the premier medical institution into a quaternary healthcare facility and Centre of Excellence in the region.
The last meeting of the Standing Finance Committee had been held in August 2021. The revival of the high-level financia... |
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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 sai... |
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Ladakh News |
| DC Drass Reviews Preparations for Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign | | |
Drass, August 08 (Scoop News)- The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today chaired a meeting to deliberate upon preparations for the upcoming Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to be held in Drass from 9th to 17th August in sync with the nation-wide celebrations.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Ishtyaq Kacho; Tehsildar (HQ) Abdul Aziz; Principals of Higher Secondary Schools of Drass and Bhimbat, ZEO Mohammad Ibrahim; Assistant Professor GDC-Drass, Dr. Sajjad Hussain and other concerned officials.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner discussed a detailed plan to make the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign more meaningful, participatory and engaging, with special emph... |
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| | DC Nubra Reviews Implementation of AgriStack Under Digital Agriculture Mission | | |
Nubra, August 08 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, IAS, convened a virtual meeting with the Chief Agriculture Officer, Leh and the SDAOs of the Agriculture Department to review the progress of AgriStack implementation under the Digital Agriculture Mission and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on farmer registration, creation of Farmer IDs and Land IDs, integration of digital land records, linkage with PM-KISAN and creation of farmer databases. The progress of the Digital Crop Survey and its effective implementation in Nubra was also reviewed.
The Deputy Commissioner further directed the Agriculture Dep... |
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| | DIET Leh Concludes Three-Day( 6TH AUGUST TO 8 AUGUST) Jolly Phonics English Training | | |
Leh, August 08 (Scoop News)-The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, successfully concluded a three-day Jolly Phonics English Training Programme aimed at strengthening foundational English language teaching through a systematic and phonics-based approach.
The training was attended by foundational-level English teachers from the educational zones of Leh, Kharu and Nyoma, who actively participated in the various practical and interactive sessions.
The concluding ceremony was graced by Sh. Sonam Dorje Namgyal, Principal, DIET Leh, as the Chief Guest. The training was facilitated by eminent resource persons Smt. Shenaz Jussa and Smt. Ritu Bawa, who provided partic... |
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| | DC Sham Reviews Army-Related Land Cases in Sham District | | |
Khaltse, August 08 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today convened a review meeting to assess the status of Army-related land cases in Sham District at the DC Conference Hall, Khaltse.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed various land-related matters concerning the Army and discussed issues requiring coordination among the civil administration, revenue authorities and the concerned Army authorities. She stressed the need for timely examination while ensuring that land records are properly verified and all actions are taken in accordance with the relevant rules, regulations and established procedures.
The meeting was attended by Sub-D... |
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| | Acting CEC Visits National Handloom Day Exhibition | | Encourages Artisans and Promotes Local Handloom Products | |
Kargil, August 08 (Scoop News)-Acting Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Aga Syed Mujtaba Musavi today visited the National Handloom Day exhibition at Hussaini Park Kargil to mark the celebration of National Handloom Day.
He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kargil, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil, District Superintendent Handloom, HQ to Deputy Commissioner, besides other officers and officials.
During the visit, the Acting CEC inspected various stalls showcasing a wide range of locally produced handloom ... |
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| | 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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| 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 |
| BJP to strengthen booth network, strategizes for upcoming programmes | | and Local Body Polls in Kathua | |
Kathua, August 08 (Scoop News)-During his one-day visit to Kathua district, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and District Seh-Prabhari Sanjay Kumar Baru addressed the monthly meeting of district office-bearers at Hiranagar, emphasizing organizational preparedness, grassroots expansion, and effective implementation of the party's forthcoming programmes. The meeting was also addressed by BJP Kathua District President Updesh Andotra and MLA Hiranagar Adv. Vijay Sharma.
Sanjay Kumar Baru, addressing the party leaders and office-bearers, reviewed the party's organizational activities and discussed preparations for upcoming programmes, including the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and ... |
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| | Har Ghar Tiranga must reach every household across J&K: Sat Sharma | | |
Jammu, August 08 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, along with General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, addressed a series of organizational meetings at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review preparations for the forthcoming Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and other important party programmes.
MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana, and BJP General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, Baldev Singh Billawaria, and Gopal Mahajan also addressed the meetings.
The meetings focused on ensuring the successful implementation of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign across every district, constit... |
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| | SMVD Narayana Hospital, CGPWA Organise Orthopaedic Health Camp for Senior Citizens | |  Jammu, August 08 (Scoop News)-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, in collaboration with the Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association (CGPWA), Jammu, today organised a special Orthopaedic Health Camp for senior citizens at the hospital’s Day Care Centre, Gandhi Nagar, as part of the ongoing Bone & Joint Week. The focus of the Camp was early detection, prevention and management of age-related bone and joint problems.
The Camp was jointly inaugurated by Kuldeep Khoda, President, CGPWA and Dr. Ashok Bhan, Member, SMVDS Board. Present on the occasion were B R Shar... |
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| | 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.
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Kashmir News |
| DIG reviewed Independence Day 2026 parade preparations at Zewan | | |
Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)- Deputy Inspector General of Police Maqsood ul Zaman, IPS, (Overall Supervisory Officer IDP 26) convened meeting of all Subordinate Supervisory officers and Nodal Officers of other departments associated with Independence Day Parade-2026 at APC Zewan to review the arrangements and preparations for presentation of ceremonial Independence Day Parade 2026.
During the meeting, the chair was apprised of the status of preparedness by the concerned officers. All aspects related to the conduct of the ceremonial parade were reviewed in detail and inter-departmental coordination issues were discussed threadbare. The DIG issued necessary directions to all stakehol... |
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| | Government Notifies Legal Metrology GATC Rules to Promote Ease of Doing Business in J&K | | |
Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)-Another major reform has been brought in by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir in Legal Metrology by notifying the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Metrology Government Approved Test Centre (GATC) Rules, 2026. These rules are aimed at promoting Ease of Doing Business in J&K.
Government of Jammu & Kashmir introduced a landmark reform by notifying the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2026. Government Approved Test Centres (GATC) are private entities who will be authorized by the Department to verify 12 specified categories of weights and measures. The verification fee for each of these categories of weights and measures is pres... |
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| | IFAD Project Partners’ Learning Forum: Day 2 focuses on field-based learning, women led FPOs | | | Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)- The second day of the IFAD Project Partners’ Learning Forum 2026, organised by the Mission Directorate, HADP/JKCIP under the Agriculture Production Department, was dedicated to field-based learning and first-hand exposure to successful models of farmer collectivisation, women-led agricultural enterprises and modern horticulture.
The field visit programme provided an opportunity to delegates from IFAD-assisted projects across the country to experience the implementation of agricultural interventions on the ground and interact directly with the farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and other stakeholders.
The delegation’s first visit was to Umee... |
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| | Health Minister dedicates 50 bedded Sub-District Hospital Qaimoh to public | | lays foundation for road restoration, school building works at Chimmer | | Qaimoh , August 08 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, today inaugurated new campus of 50 bedded Sub-District Hospital, Qaimoh and dedicated to the public in a ceremonial function.
MLA Devsar, Peerzada Feroze Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, officers and officials of Health Department and locals were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister congratulated the people of Qaimoh and adjoining areas and reaffirmed the department's commitment to upgrade the hospital with additional staff and enhanced facilities in a phased manner.
“The government is according special focus on upgrading th... |
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| | 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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| Srinagar Police solves major theft case | | Stolen property worth approximately ₹17.5 Lakh recovered | | Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)-In a significant breakthrough against property crime, Srinagar Police has solved a major theft case and recovered stolen property worth approximately ₹17.5 lakhs.
The case was registered at Police Station Rainawari as FIR No. 35/2026 under Sections 305 and 331(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following a complaint lodged by Mohd Amin Changa, son of Mohd Yousuf Changa, resident of Changa Mohalla, Mir Behri, Dal, Rainawari, regarding a theft at his residence. During the investigation, Police identified one accused namely Mohd Hussain Latoo, son of Mohd Afzal Latoo, resident of Akhoon Mohalla, Mir Behri, Dal, Rainawari. During investigation, his invol... |
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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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