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Top Stories of The Day |
| Renowned Film personalities & Singers to attend Navratra Festival’s devotional competition | | 
Katra,October 09 (Scoop News)-A meeting of the Navratra Festival’s All India Devotional Song Competition Committee, organised by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, J&K Tourism and PTC Network, was held here today under the chairmanship of Rakesh Wazir, Chairman of the Competition Committee, to review and finalise preparations for the mega event.
Speaking on the occasion, Rakesh Wazir said that this year’s competition assumes special significance as it marks the 25th edition — the Silver Jubilee — of the All India Devotional Song Competition. He said that keeping in view this milestone, the competition would be organised with even greater grandeur and fanfare.
Mr. Wazir informed that top film personalities and renowned singers from the Indian film industry will participate in the competition on different days. Besides performing their responsibilities as judges, several o... |
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Stories of the Day |
| CM Omar Abdullah attends 57th GST Council meeting in New Delhi | | GST Council decisions will strengthen J&K’s fiscal position, support growth: CM |  New Delhi, October 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi.
The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from across the country, along with senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
The Council held detailed deliberations on key GST-related issues, with discussions focused on strengthening the fiscal capacity of States and Union Territories, improving revenue mobilisation and advancing balanced... |
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| | IIM Jammu, NASSCOM and Government of Jammu & Kashmir to Host J&K GCC Summit 2026 | | to Unlock the Region’s GCC Potential | 
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)- A press conference was organized on 8 October 2026 ahead of the J&K GCC Summit 2026, organized by the Indian Institute of Management Jammu in collaboration with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, with NASSCOM as the Knowledge Partner. The press conference provided an overview of the summit, its objectives, key focus areas, and its broader vision of positioning Jammu and Kashmir as India’s emerging destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
The J&K GCC Summit 2026, scheduled for 9–10 October 2026 at Mandapam, IIM Jammu, will bring together a dis... |
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| | CS reviews operational readiness of National Waterways in J&K | | 
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the status of readiness for development and operationalisation of National Waterways across Jammu & Kashmir, taking comprehensive appraisal of the onshore infrastructure being developed by the Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) and the river ecosystem and navigation facilities being prepared by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
The meeting besides the ACS, PWD and Chairperson, IWAI was attended by the respective Divisional Commissioners; Secretary, Transport; GGM, IPRCL and s... |
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| | J&K CGD Policy 2026 to expand clean fuel access, boost industrial growth: CM Omar | | Policy provides time-bound single-window clearances, coverage across all 20 districts, priority gas connectivity to major industrial estates | 
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today termed the notification of the Jammu & Kashmir City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026 a major step towards expanding access to clean fuel, strengthening industrial competitiveness and modernising the energy infrastructure of Jammu & Kashmir.
Notified following its approval by the Council of Ministers, the policy establishes a clear, investor-friendly and time-bound framework for expanding the use of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across households, commercial establishments, industries and t... |
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Ladakh News |
| CS chairs meeting on Higher Education | | Calls for Academic Strengthening and Employment-Oriented Courses | |
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting on higher education at the LAHDC Conference Hall, Leh, to assess the functioning of colleges and universities, address faculty vacancies, improve student enrolment and explore the introduction of specialised, skill-based and employment-oriented courses across Ladakh.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Planning, Shri Himanshu Gupta; Secretary, School Education, Smt. Bhanu Prabha; Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha; Dean, College Development Council, Tsewang Motup; principals of colleges in Leh, Kargil, Khaltsi, Nubra, Drass and Zanskar; senior fa... |
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| | CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon Attends Wildlife Week Concluding Programme at Kargil | | |
Kargil,October 09 (KIP)-The Wildlife Week celebration on the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife” concluded today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav, IPS, was the Guest of Honour and ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohammad attended as the Special Guest. DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, IFS, officials of the Forest and Wildlife Department, school students and teachers also participated in the event.
The programme began with a welcome address by DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, who highlighted the unique biodiversity of Kargil and the need for greater public participa... |
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| | CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon Attends Wildlife Week Concluding Programme at Kargil | | |
Kargil,October 09 (Scoop News)-The Wildlife Week celebration on the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife” concluded today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav, IPS, was the Guest of Honour and ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohammad attended as the Special Guest. DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, IFS, officials of the Forest and Wildlife Department, school students and teachers also participated in the event.
The programme began with a welcome address by DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, who highlighted the unique biodiversity of Kargil and the need for greater public pa... |
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| | NHM Ladakh Virtually Participates in National Launch of JOSH Teams for TB Elimination. | | |
Leh,October 09 (Scoop News)-Ladakh, virtually attended the national launch of JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as part of the Government of India's efforts to strengthen community participation in TB elimination.
The programme was attended virtually from the NHM Office Leh, by Sh. Tushar Anand (IAS), Mission Director, NHM Ladakh, Dr. Tashi Thinlas, Director of Health Services, Ladakh, along with officials and staff of NHM Ladakh.
The initiative was launched by Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Ministry of Defence, with the objective of strengthen... |
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| | Disaster Management Training Programme Held at District Industries Centre, Leh | | |
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-Under the aegis of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Leh, in collaboration with the 13th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), a Disaster Management Training Programme was conducted today at the District Industries Centre (DIC), Leh.
The session commenced with a welcome address by Zorawar Singh, Project Manager, DIC, Leh, followed by an address by Inspector Puran Singh Negi of the 13th Battalion NDRF. Constable GD Piyush Kumar subsequently conducted a lecture-cum-training session covering essential disaster response techniques, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), management of LPG cylinder leaks and fire emerg... |
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| | Chief Secretary Chairs 37th Empowered Committee meeting on recruitment rules | | |
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the 37th meeting of the Empowered Committee to deliberate on key administrative matters concerning Recruitment Rules (RRs) and staffing requirements of various departments of the UT Administration.
At the outset, Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Rudra P. T. Goud, presented a comprehensive overview of the agenda items for discussion.
The committee held detailed deliberations on draft proposals submitted by various departments, including matters related to pay levels, the inclusion of posts in the recruitment pool, and other requests concerning the framing and... |
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| | Deputy Commissioner Holds Meeting to Address Stray Dog Menace in Drass District | | |
Drass,October 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass, to discuss the growing menace of stray dogs across the district and to review measures being taken to ensure public safety, effective dog population management, vaccination and the establishment of necessary infrastructure.
The meeting was attended by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Drass; Chief Medical Officer, Drass; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Drass; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Drass; Station House Officer (SHO), Drass; Forest Range Officer, Drass; Wildlife Forester, Panchayat Inspector, Drass Block Block Developmen... |
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| | 13th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting of KVK Nyoma Held at Nyoma | | |
Nyoma, October 08 (Scoop News)-The 13th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, was held today at KVK Nyoma under the chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh. Prof. (Dr.) Mohd Mehdi, Coordinator & Controlling Authority of KVKs, University of Ladakh, attended the meeting as Guest of Honour.
The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives from the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Forest and ICDS departments, scientists, SAC members, Nambardars and progressive farmers. Prof. Maheshwar Singh, Associate Director and Dean, School of Agricultural S... |
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Debate |
| Panun Kashmir: The Unaddressed National Imperative | | SANKALP | 
By Kuldeep Raina
For nearly four decades, the greatest human tragedy of the subcontinent has remained unaddressed. The continued genocide, forced exodus and persecution of the indigenous people of the Kashmir Valley, the Kashmiri Pandits, has been put under the carpet by successive governments. This has happened in a country that prides itself on being the largest democracy and a sovereign, socialist, secular republic.
The question is fundamental: how can a nation ignore its own people when their very survival is at stake?
Instead of treating this as a pressing national issue,... |
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| | US’s Russia Sanctions Threatens India Unduly | | |
Asad Mirza
India’s warning over Washington’s Russia sanctions law is more than a tariff dispute. It is a defence of strategic autonomy, energy security, and the right to conduct foreign policy without extraterritorial coercion. China’s guarded response shows a larger contest: who sets Asia’s economic choices as war, trade, and oil converge.
The United States has moved closer to turning its Russia policy into a broad instrument of economic coercion. The US House of Representatives has approved the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026”, legislation that gives President Donald Trump powers to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oi... |
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| | Karm Kanda as the mechanism through which collective memory sustains Panun Kashmir | | 
By Kuldeep Raina
FROM BALIDAN TO SANKALP:
Spirituality, Karm Kanda and the Sustenance of Panun Kashmir
Exile as Tapasya
Memory as Sanskar
Sankalp as Dharma
A political movement may be born from circumstances, but it survives only when its purpose becomes part of the collective consciousness of its people.
This is the deeper significance of Panun Kashmir. The movement emerged from the rupture of 1990, but its continuity cannot depend solely upon those who witnessed the Exodus. A struggle that extends across generations requires more than political resolutions and o... |
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| | Setting the Agenda: India’s Leadership at the 18th BRICS Summit | | 
Asad Mirza
As Xi and Putin land in Delhi for BRICS 2026, India juggles a China thaw, a Russia bear-hug, an Egypt embrace, a Congress civil war over “tangible benefits”, and a Middle East on fire - all under one roof at Bharat Mandapam.
New Delhi is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at a combustible moment - Xi Jinping’s first India visit in seven years, Putin’s fresh arrival, a Congress spat over BRICS’s worth, and an unresolved Iran war threatening the joint declaration PM Modi desperately wants.
After chairing the grouping three times before, India is hosting its fourth BRICS pre... |
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| | IFFJK 2026: Kashmir Writes a New Story of Peace, Cinema and Hope | | 
By Farooq Ganderbali
The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 is a proud and historic moment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Beginning in Srinagar, the festival brings together filmmakers, cinematographers, producers, curators and cinema professionals from India and abroad, giving Kashmir an important platform on the global cultural map.
For Kashmir, this is not merely a celebration of cinema. It is also a celebration of peace, normalcy, tourism, culture, unity and the aspirations of its young people.
For decades, Pakistan-sponsored te... |
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| | Bending Without Breaking: The Myth of Gen Z 'Regime Change’ | | Straight Talk | |
K B Jandial
At times, an authoritarian family head bends to resolve discord and protect unity and harmony. While the family views this compromise as wise, neighbours might see it as a weakening of parental authority and the beginning of family division. Regardless of perceptions, the immediate crisis is averted. A nation is no different—a larger family where state authority occasionally bends before friction escalates out of hand. This is what has happened in India recently.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi yielded to the little-known Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Led by one, Abhijeet Dipke, a former AAP communication strategist, the Gen Z movement emerged from nowhere. Despite its ... |
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| | SCO Summit: PM Modi's Central Asian Chessboard | | |
Asad Mirza
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bishkek for the 26th SCO summit carrying momentum from Tashkent today, where India and Uzbekistan sealed a uranium deal and a strategic upgrade. Between countering terrorism, courting Central Asia's resources and outflanking China, the summit will test how far India's Eurasian ambitions can travel.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001, evolving out of the "Shanghai Five" security dialogue among China, Russia and three Central Asian states formed after the Soviet collapse. The SCO gives India a rare platform to engage Russia and China simultaneously while pressing its own agenda on terrorism, connecti... |
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| | Managed Pluralism: Tokayev’s Constitutional Gamble in Kazakhstan | | |
Asad Mirza
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s ongoing political reset in Kazakhstan, represents a calculated effort, to restructure state power under the narrative of progressive constitutional reform.
Following sweeping amendments to the country's constitutional framework, the establishment of a new unicameral legislature - the Kurultai - marks a defining moment in Central Asian politics. While framed by the administration as a modernisation step to streamline governance and enhance representation, the restructuring reinforces the central authority of the presidency.
At the heart of this strategy is the concept of "managed pluralism." By dismantling former power netw... |
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| Jammu News |
| Modi Govt’s move to review Scheduled Caste financial benefits | | will strengthen transparency and accountability: Balbir | |
Jammu, October 09 (Scoop News)-Referring to the recent directions issued by the Department of Financial Services of Union Finance Ministry to State and Union Territory Level Bankers’ Committees to furnish scheme-wise and bank-wise details of Scheduled Caste beneficiaries under various financial assistance programmes, Jammu and Kashmir BJP Spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan has welcomed the Modi Government’s initiative, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening transparency, accountability and effective implementation of welfare schemes.
Balbir said that the directions, following the intervention of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, und... |
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| | J&K Prosecution Department secures rejection of bail in NDPS cases and murder | | |
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)-The Prosecution Department, J&K, today commended its Public Prosecutors, whose firm and well-reasoned opposition resulted in the rejection of three bail applications on 6 and 7 October 2026: two under the NDPS Act and one in murder case.
On 6 October 2026, the Special Judge (NDPS Cases), Jammu, Parvaiz Iqbal, rejected two bail applications. First, in UT of J&K vs Vishal Kumar & Ors. (FIR No. 295/2025, PS Bahu Fort), the Special Public Prosecutor Sunil Kumar raised detailed objections, underscored the alleged sale of narcotics to young people. The prosecution placed on record the recovery of 275 grams of heroin from a co-accused and a further 55 grams, ... |
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| | CB EOW Jammu files chargesheet in VISA fraud case | | |
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)-The Crime Branch (Economic Offences Wing), Jammu, has filed chargesheet in the Ld. Court of 13 FC Jammu against siblings Poonam Sharma and Akash Sharma both R/o Janipur, Jammu in connection with case FIR No. 08/2026 u/s 420, 468, 120-B, 201 RPC and Sec 10, 24 of Emigration Act 1983 registered at Police Station Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu.
A written complaint was lodged by Jaspal Singh R/o Digiana, Jammu against Poonam Sharma R/o Janipur, Jammu alleged wherein that the complainant paid a sum of Rs. 2,30,000/- via cheque to the accused to secure an Australian work visa for his son. To convince the victim and extract additional funds, Poonam Sharma provided a fak... |
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| | Students give creative expression to ‘Sewa, Sankalp and Nation-Building’ through Rangoli | | |
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)-As part of the ongoing ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public service and service to the nation, students of Srijan International School, Jammu, showcased their creativity and patriotic spirit by creating a beautiful and colourful Rangoli reflecting the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by MLA Chandra Prakash Ganga, and MLA Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal graced the occasion, along with BJP J&K Vice Presidents Rashpal Verma and Rekha Mahajan, and General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Gopal Mahajan.
The Rangoli, prepared with vibrant colours and creative des... |
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| | People’s Hut Foundation and Indian Army Successfully Conclude Two-Day ‘Sehat Mela’ in Akhnoor | | Benefiting Over 900 Patients |  Akhnoor, October 08 (Scoop News)-— Marking a significant outreach in grassroots healthcare, the People’s Hut Foundation, in collaboration with the Indian Army, successfully organized a comprehensive two-day multidisciplinary medical camp themed "Sehat Mela" at Sangha Auditorium, Akhnoor. The outreach received an overwhelming response from the border region, registering a total footfall of 939 beneficiaries, including local villagers, Indian Army veterans, and serving personnel.
The mega camp was honored by the visit of Lieutenant General Mohit Seth, General Officer Commanding (GOC) o... |
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| | CGPWA’s Shramdaan at BALGRAN under Swachhta Abhiyan | | 
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)- The Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) has taken some of the dirty spots of Jammu city for cleaning under the Government of India’s Special Campaign for the disposal of pending matters (SCDPM 6.0) and institutionalizing cleanliness from October 2 to October 31, 2026. Swachhta is its core component which provides for intensive cleanliness and shramdaan public touchpoints.
The members of the CGPWA with the help of the members of the BALGRAN and students of the Bal Bharti Public School, Channi-Rama, Jammu cleared many points withi... |
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| | MMU Doda holds free medical camps at Bari, Bhargran, | | 121 individuals avail healthcare services | | Doda, October 07 (Scoop News)- The Health Department Doda, under Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) initiative, today organized free medical camps at Bari and Bhargran villages of Medical Block Assar.
As many as 121 individuals were examined at the twin camps. They were provided free medical consultation with screening and diagnostic tests, besides essential medicines.
The health team also sensitized the public about preventive healthcare practices and the importance of timely medical consultation for early detection of diseases.
In addition, awareness regarding the JK Sehat App was imparted to the beneficiaries. They were provided hands-on assistance and guidance for completing registrat... |
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| | J&K Prosecution Department secures conviction in NDPS case | | |
Jammu, October 07 (Scoop News)- The Prosecution Department of Jammu and Kashmir today highlighted three significant judicial outcomes of 5 and 6 October 2026, achieved through the dedication, thorough preparation and persuasive advocacy of its prosecutors.
On 6 October 2026, the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Poonch Susheel Singh, convicted Sherbaz Ahmed, Anzar Ahmed and Rafiq Azam under Section 8/21 (c) of the NDPS Act in the case registered as FIR No. 56/2022 at Police Station Mendhar. The Court held that a total of four kilograms of heroin, a commercial quantity, was recovered. The Ld. Public Prosecutor Pankaj Sethi examined 27 PWs out of the 29 cited witnesses, including naka... |
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Kashmir News |
| Eight NIT Srinagar faculty members feature in World’s top 2% Scientists list | | | Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)- NIT Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for students of the Department of Civil Engineering to sensitise them about safe, responsible and secure use of digital technologies.
The session was conducted by Dr. Vivek, Assistant Professor, who discussed cyber hygiene, online safety, password security, phishing, social-engineering attacks, protection of personal data, safe use of social media and responsible use of digital platforms.
Students were advised to remain vigilant against suspicious links, messages, emails and applications and to adopt secure digital practices.
The session concluded with an interactive discussion in which stu... |
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| | DCJ holds lecture on “AI for The Newsroom: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence | | in The Newsroom” | |
Ganderbal, October 09 (Scoop News)- Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised a special lecture on “AI for the Newsroom: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Newsroom” at Tulmulla Campus here, on Wednesday.
The lecture was organised as part of the weekly Research Round Table meant for scholars and students to provide them with an opportunity to interact with media scholars and practitioners across India. Mr. Jatin Gandhi, noted Journalist and Journalism Trainer from New Delhi, was the resource person on the occasion.
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, conveyed his wishes for the successful conduct of the session a... |
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| | APSCC protest in support of restoration of Punjabi language in J&K | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-Sikhs belonging to the different shades of life carried out a protest in support of the restoration of Punjabi language in Jammu & Kashmir. Leaders, activists and other people belonging to organisations like All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee, Punjabi Sahit Sabha, members of Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee , Akali Dal and others participated in the peaceful demonstration at Gurdwara Shaheed Bunga Sahib at Bagat Barzulla, Srinagar. Many leaders including Jagmohan Singh Raina, Ajeet Singh Mastana, Dara Singh, D.P Singh, Dr. Rekhi, Mangat Singh Jugnu led the protesters and spoke on the occassion.
The protesters raised slogans in support of their demands ... |
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| | J&K Police cracks theft case in Baramulla; Stolen property Recovered | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-In a swift action, J&K Police in Baramulla successfully solved a theft case registered at Police Station Kreeri and recovered stolen property, leading to the arrest of the accused involved in the crime.
Police Station Kreeri registered a case on the complaint of Tariq Ahmad Zargar, resident of Kreeri, regarding the theft of approximately 100 kg of copper sheets from his residential premises during the intervening night of 07/08 October 2026. During the course of investigation, technical and human intelligence were collected and analysed, leading to the identification of certain suspects. During questioning, Muzamil Ahmad Gojree, son of Gh. Mohammad Goj... |
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| | J&K Holds First-Ever Online Parliament for Persons with Disabilities | | |
Anantnag:, October 08 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir witnessed its first-ever Online Parliament for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) on Wednesday, providing a democratic platform for persons with disabilities to raise their concerns, aspirations and policy recommendations directly before an elected representative of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Hon’ble MLA Kaisar Jamsheed Lone.
Held under the theme “Call for a Just and Inclusive Society,” the programme was organised under the patronage of MLA Kaisar Jamsheed Lone. Mohammad Auyoob Mir, Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, Aligarh Muslim University, served as Convenor, while Waseem Khaliq, Research Scholar, D... |
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| | Loans worth ₹14.71 Cr provided to artisans, weavers in Q1 & Q2 of CFY | | |
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)-Artisans and weavers across Kashmir are receiving a fresh boost of working capital, with the Handicrafts and Handloom Department extending loans worth ₹14.71 crore under its flagship Credit Card Scheme in the first two quarters of the current financial year.
Of the 3,885 applications sponsored to banks, 1,332 have been sanctioned and 1,054 disbursed by the end of September 2026.
Sharing details in a press release issued here today, spokesman of the Department stated that the department is working with lead banks and other financial institutions to widen access to this facility. “The funds are meant to help craftspeople set up independent units and b... |
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| | Seven IUST scientists feature in world’s top 2% scientists list 2026 | | |
Awantipora, October 08 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has achieved another significant milestone in research excellence, with seven of its scientists featuring in the 2026 edition of the World’s top 2 percent scientists’ database, compiled by researchers associated with Stanford University and Elsevier. The latest edition of the database, released on October 7, 2026, is based on standardized citation indicators derived from Scopus data and provides a composite measure of research impact based on citations, authorship, co-authorship and other bibliometric parameters.
The IUST scientists featured in the 2026 list are Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice-Ch... |
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| | NIT Srinagar hosts Cyber Security Awareness Session for Students | | 
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)-NIT Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for students of the Department of Civil Engineering to sensitise them about safe, responsible and secure use of digital technologies.
The session was conducted by Dr. Vivek, Assistant Professor, who discussed cyber hygiene, online safety, password security, phishing, social-engineering attacks, protection of personal data, safe use of social media and responsible use of digital platforms.
Students were advised to remain vigilant against suspicious links, messages, emails and applications and to... |
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Other Stories |
| BJP committed to addressing concerns of border residents | | ensuring benefits of Central schemes reach every eligible family: Baldev Singh | |
Samba, October 09 (Scoop News)-Reaffirming the BJP’s commitment to strengthening its organizational network in border areas and addressing the concerns of border residents, BJP Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria emphasized the need to ensure that the benefits of Central Government schemes reach every eligible family living in border villages.
Billawaria was speaking during a programme organized by the J&K BJP Border Cell, led by its State Convenor Akash Chopra, to announce the new team of the Samba District Border Cell.
On the occasion, Jhankar Choudhary was announced as the new Convenor of the Samba District Border Cell.
Baldev Singh Billawaria, addressi... |
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| | Budgam Police felicitated for busting fake employment syndicate | | and digitisation of Beat Policing | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-IGP Kashmir Shri Sujit Kumar Singh, IPS, distributed commendation certificates, appreciation letters and rewards to police personnel of District Budgam in recognition of their exemplary work and contribution towards effective policing. The event was held in the presence of DIG Central Kashmir Range Shri Rajiv Pandey, IPS.
The recipients included SSP Budgam Shri Hariprasad KK, IPS; SDPO Magam Shri Ashrif Lissery, JKPS; SHO Police Station Beerwah Shri Mudassir Nassar; SHO Police Station Magam Shri Khurshid Awan; and 17 other police officials.
The team of Police Station Beerwah was recognised for its significant contribution in exposing a fake employme... |
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| | Sachdeva Netralaya, CGPWA celebrate World Sight Day | | 
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)-The Sachdeva Netralaya, Gandhinagar and the Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) jointly celebrated World Sight Day today.
The World Sight Day is celebrated annually on the second Thursday of October. This year’s theme was "Love Your Eyes”. It is a global event with an objective to draw attention of the people to blindness and vision impairment. It was originally initiated by the Sight First Campaign of lion Club International Foundation in 2000. It has since been integrated into VISION 2020 and is coordinated by the International Ag... |
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| | DBS Bank India enables Customs Duty, Central Excise and Service Tax payments through ICEGATE 2.0 | | 
Mumbai, October 08 (Scoop News)-DBS Bank India has introduced Customs Duty, Central Excise and Service Tax payment capabilities through the ICEGATE 2.0 platform. With this addition, the bank now supports GST, Direct Tax and Customs-related tax payments, making it the only wholly owned subsidiary in India to offer all three major central tax payment categories through government platforms.
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India's merchandise imports reached US$363 billion during April-August FY2026-27, up 18.2% year-on-year, while exports rose to US$215.9 billion[i]. As... |
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| | Anti Corruption Bureau conducted DVOs Conference | | |
Srinagar, October 07(Scoop News)-Anti Corruption Bureau conducted Departmental Vigilance Officers (DVOs) Conference at ACB Hqrs. Peerbagh Srinagar. The Conference was inaugurated / Chaired by Sh. Shakti Pathak, IPS Director Anti Corruption Bureau alongwith other Senior officers of ACB Hqrs. J&K. The Conference was attended by 51 DVOs of Kashmir based Departments.
The Director ACB J&K review the DVOs matter pending with them and stressed upon old matters to expedite on priority. He emphasized upon the need to conduct proper enquiry on the complaints which reflect any element of misconduct on part of the public servants and also advised the DVOs to furnish enquiry reports which clearly ... |
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| | Hindi Pakhwada concludes at NIT Srinagar, top performers felicitated | | |
Srinagar, October 07(Scoop News)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Wednesday concluded its Hindi Pakhwada celebrations with a valedictory ceremony and felicitation of winners and participants who excelled in various competitions and Hindi language examinations.
Organised by the Rajbhasha Cell, the programme featured competitions, awareness activities and training sessions aimed at encouraging the use of Hindi in official communication and strengthening its presence in the institute’s administrative functioning.
The valedictory ceremony was presided over by Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, while noted multilingual writer and broadcaster Dr. Satish V... |
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| | J&K-PSA Discusses Waqf Schools Collaboration & Joint Educational Initiatives With Board Chairperson Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi | | |
Budgam,October 07(Scoop News)-The (Regd.) J&K Private Schools Association Budgam (J&K-PSA) has called for greater collaboration between J&K Waqf Board educational institutions, private schools, government schools and cultural organisations to promote quality education while strengthening students’ connection with Jammu & Kashmir’s rich literary, spiritual and cultural heritage.
During a meeting with Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board and Dr. Owais Mattoo, Director Media & Communications, J&K-PSA and District President, J&K-PSA Budgam, discussed several important issues concerning the education sector, institutional collaboration and the preservation of Kashmir’s ... |
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| | Rashtriya Nritya Pratibha 2026 Brings Together Dance Talent from Across India | | |
New Delhi,October 06(Scoop News)-Rashtriya Nritya Pratibha 2026, a National Dance Competition organised by NKB Performing Arts, was held at the YMCA New Delhi Auditorium. Dancers from across India performed solo, duo and group pieces in Indian classical, folk and contemporary dance forms.
The Chief Guest was Prof. Sudhir Kumar Sopory, a Padma Shri awardee, eminent scientist and former Vice Chancellor of JNU. Mrs. Meena Sopory graced the occasion as Special Guest.
The jury included Guru Subhash Chander, former Prashikshak Guru at Kathak Kendra and associated with CCRT for over 20 years; Mrs. Namita Kulshreshtha, Winner of VG Mrs India 2025; and Ms. Swati, a Doordarshan-grad... |
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