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| CM Omar Abdullah-led Government approves ₹15.22 crore augmentation of Kathua Grid Station | | to strengthen power supply | 
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)- The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has approved the augmentation of the Grid Station at Kathua by enhancing its capacity from 3×50 MVA to 4×50 MVA, along with the execution of allied infrastructure works, at an estimated cost of ₹15.22 crore.
The project is aimed at strengthening the power transmission network in the region to meet the growing electricity demand and ensure a more robust and reliable power infrastructure.
The augmentation will significantly improve the reliability and stability of the transmission system, reduce overloading, and enhance the overall quality of electricity supply to consumers in Kathua and adjoining areas.
The initiative forms part of the Government’s sustained efforts to modernize and expand Jammu & Kashmir’s power infrastructure, ensuring dependable, efficient, and quality electricity supply while supporting th... |
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| CS reviews arrangements for 80th Independence Day celebrations | | 
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting of senior officers of the Civil Administration and Police to review the preparations for the 80th Independence Day celebrations across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, ADGPs, IGPs, Deputy Commissioners, SSPs, Director Information, Directors of School Education (Jammu/Kashmir), Directors of Health Services (Jammu/Kashmir), senior officers of the Police and Civil Administration, besides representatives o... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor Visits Family of Martyr Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi | | 
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Lalpora, Beerwah, Budgam to meet the family members of Martyr J&K Police's Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who laid down his life in the line of duty during a terror attack in Anantnag earlier this week.
The Lieutenant Governor paid heartfelt tributes to the brave policeman and conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family. He said the entire nation is proud of brave-heart Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, whose courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty will remain etched in our collective memory.... |
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| | Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Interacts with Investors | | Terms J&K a Land of Opportunities; Calls for strong support to home-grown start-ups | 
Srinagar, July 23 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today interacted with Investors, Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists from across the country at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), here, reiterating the Government’s commitment to fostering a vibrant innovation-driven ecosystem and positioning Jammu and Kashmir as one of the country’s most promising investment destinations.
The interaction was organised by Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on the sidelines of two days ASCEND J&K-Start-up Ecosystem Summit.
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| | CM Omar Abdullah says government will continue backing J&K startups | | ready to invest in innovative ideas | 
Srinagar, July 23 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s startup ecosystem, assuring young entrepreneurs of sustained support to transform innovative ideas into successful enterprises.
Addressing the ASCEND 2026 Startup Summit at SKICC, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), the Chief Minister described the two-day summit as a vibrant platform where ideas, innovation, investment, mentorship and government policy converge to foster entrepreneurship a... |
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Ladakh News |
| NHM UT Ladakh Conducts AI-Assisted TB Screening Camp at District Police Line, Kargil | | |
Kargil, July 24 (Scoop News)-Reinforcing the Government of India's vision of TB-Mukt Bharat, the National Health Mission UT Ladakh, under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, continues to strengthen grassroots interventions for early detection and elimination of tuberculosis across the Union Territory. Under the leadership of Sh. Tushar Anand, IAS, Mission Director, NHM UT Ladakh, the Mission is actively promoting AI-enabled screening and community-based health interventions to accelerate progress towards a TB-Free Ladakh.
As part of the ongoing Active Case Finding Campaign, the District Tuberculosis Centre Kargil organized an AI-assisted chest X-ray screening and integrate... |
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| | Chief Controller of Finance Chairs Review Meeting on Guidelines for Subsidy Components of LAHDC Kargil Schemes | | |
Kargil, July 23 (Scoop News)- Chief Controller of Finance (CCF), LAHDC Kargil, Iftikhar Hussain, today chaired a review meeting with district officers to discuss and strengthen the guidelines governing the subsidy components of various LAHDC Kargil schemes, with the objective of ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and equitable distribution of benefits.
The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil, Chief Sheep Husbandry Officer, Cheif Animal Husbandry Officer, Assistant Director Handicrafts, Superintendent Handloom, Assistant Director Tourism, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kargil, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Distr... |
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| | Chief Secretary Inaugurates Two-Day International Conference | | on Legal Framework of Election Management Body Independence in Leh | |
Leh,July 23 (Scoop News)-A two-day International Conference on "Legal Framework of Election Management Body Independence" commenced today at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh, bringing together constitutional experts, election administrators, legal scholars, academicians and international delegates to deliberate on strengthening the institutional independence of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) and advancing global democratic governance.
The conference is being organised by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), the Election Commission of India (ECI), and the Intern... |
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| | SDM Reviews Flood-Affected Areas of Sub-Division Sankoo | | 
Kargil, July 23 (Scoop News)- Acting upon the directions of the Worthy Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, the SDM, Sankoo, Sh. Waseem Ramzan Dar, JKAS, conducted an extensive on-site inspection of the restoration and reclamation works being undertaken by various agencies in the aftermath of the recent flash flood at Sangrah.
During the visit, the SDM reviewed the progress of restoration works, including the repair and restoration of khuls (irrigation channels), culverts, and the reclamation of agricultural land and residential houses filled with mud, debris, and boulders. He also took stock ... |
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| | Administrative Secretary reviews implementation of SDP and State Sector Schemes | | |
Leh, July 20 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Himanshu Gupta, IAS, chaired a review meeting to assess the financial and physical progress of ongoing works under the Special Development Package (SDP) and State Sector Schemes of the Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Labour & Employment Departments for the first quarter of the Financial Year 2026–27.
During the meeting, the Administrative Secretary reviewed the status of approved projects, expenditure incurred, and the pace of implementation. He emphasised the timely execution of works, effective utilisation of funds, and adherence to approved timelines to achieve the int... |
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| | Special Rapporteur, NHRC reviews Human Rights Issues Relating to Social Welfare, | | Tribal Affairs, Prisons and Health Sectors in Ladakh | |
Leh, July 20 (Scoop News)- Special Rapporteur of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for the Himalayan Region, Smt. Shomita Biswas, chaired an interactive review meeting to assess the status of human rights-related issues concerning the Social and Tribal Affairs, Prisons and Health sectors in the Union Territory of Ladakh at the DC Conference Hall, Leh.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Leh, Deputy Commissioner Changthang, Special Secretary Home, Senior Superintendent of Police Leh, Superintendent of Police Changthang, Deputy Superintendent of Police Leh, Deputy Director Health Services, Chief Education Officer Leh and other senior officers from the concerned depa... |
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| | LAHD-SSRB Counselling for Provisionally Shortlisted Candidates for Various Graduation-Level | | Posts Successfully Conducted | |
Leh, July 18 (Scoop News)- The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council – Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB) successfully conducted the counselling process for provisionally shortlisted candidates for various graduation-level posts.
The Secretary, LAHD-SSRB, and Deputy Director, District Employment and Counselling Centre, Leh, Rehmatullah Butt (JKAS), welcomed and congratulated all the provisionally shortlisted candidates. He explained the counselling procedure in detail and guided the candidates on filling out the required forms. He emphasised that candidates facing any issues or confusion should feel free to approach the officers present for assistance throughout ... |
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| | MP Mohmad Haneefa Jan Chairs DISHA Meeting to Review Centrally Sponsored Schemes in Leh | | |
Leh, July 18 (Scoop News)-MP from Ladakh, Haji Mohmad Haneefa Jan, today chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting at the Conference Hall, Deputy Commissioner's Office, Leh, to review the implementation and progress of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and developmental programmes in the district.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk, IAS; Additional District Development Commissioner Leh, Rigzin Spalgon, JKAS; Additional Superintendent of Police, Rishab Shukla IPS; Chief Planning Officer Leh, Konchok Gyalson; members of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DDCMC), heads of c... |
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Debate |
| 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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| | J&K’s statehood mirage | | |
K N Pandita
Facing discontent from ruling-party legislators and some valley-based MPs, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah employed a strategic off-site meeting to refocus internal unrest toward the Centre's delayed restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Transporting his lawmakers to the Dachhigam National Park for a marathon huddle, Abdullah successfully forged a unified resolution: all 42 legislators will stage a protest rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament to demand statehood and constitutional guarantees.
The notable point is that the body of NC MLAs did not throw any hint of disowning the leadership of the... |
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| | Hajjnama I :Pilgrims Moved to Tears at First Sight of the Holy Kaaba | | 
Asad Mirza from Jeddah/Makkah
The 1447 AH/2026 Hajj season has started in Makkah and Madinah. However, most of the people don’t have a cluse about the massive scale of preparation and delivery managed by the various ministries of Saudi Arabia and municipalities of the regions, visited by the Hajj pilgrims, which take place. In this first part of the series of hajj 1447/2026, Asad Mirza provides an insider’s view of these preparations from Jeddah and Makkah.
Moving scenes of faith are unfolding at the Grand Mosque in Makkah as pilgrims from diverse cultures and nationalities catch... |
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| Jammu News |
| Centre Must Immediately Release ₹5,000 Crore as Interim Relief for Flood-Hit Jammu & Kashmir: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, July 24 (Scoop News)-JKNC Provincial President Jammu, Adv. Rattan Lal Gupta, has expressed deep grief over the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by the recent heavy rains, flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the Jammu region.
He said that around 26 precious lives have reportedly been lost, while thousands of families have suffered extensive damage to their houses, agricultural land, livestock, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure. The losses run into several thousand crores of rupees, leaving the affected people in severe distress.
Rattan Lal Gupta regretted that despite the magnitude of t... |
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| | Congress seeks special package for flood affected people | | Declare it as National disaster | 
Jammu, July 23 (Scoop News)-Congress today demanded special relief and rehabilitation package for the flood affected people and population of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the devastations and loss of lives in Poonch & Rajouri, besides enhancement in the ex-gratia relief for the loss of lives and for house damages, terming the present scale of relief as inadequate.
Addressing a press conference at Rajiv Bhawan, PCC HQ Jammu today JKPCC Working President Shri Raman Bhalla and Chief Spokesperson Mr. Ravinder Sharma said that the nature has created havoc in several parts of Jammu and Kashmi... |
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| | Mehbooba's Lectures on Article 370 Ring Hollow; PDP Paved BJP's Way into J&K: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu,July 23 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on PDP President Mehbooba Mufti for accusing the National Conference of normalising the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A, saying the remarks were a desperate bid to stay politically relevant by peddling falsehoods.
Gupta said it was astonishing that the very party which "rolled out the red carpet for the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir" was now pretending to be the custodian of the region's constitutional identity. "The PDP has no moral, political or ideological authority to lecture the National Conference on Articles 370 and 3... |
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| | Sat Sharma seeks J&K's free legal aid info, Centre details major expansion of justice delivery | | |
New Delhi, July 23 (Scoop News)-Reaffirming his commitment to ensuring that every citizen of Jammu & Kashmir has equal access to justice, J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma raised the issue of the effectiveness of free legal aid services in the Union Territory through an Unstarred Question in the Rajya Sabha. He sought details on the Government's assessment of the DISHA Scheme and the reforms being undertaken to strengthen legal aid and reduce delays in justice delivery for economically weaker sections.
In its written reply, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice led by Union MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal, informed Parliament that an independent third-party evaluation by the Qualit... |
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| | BJP challenges Rahul Gandhi to debate NEET Paper Leak in Parliament | | says Centre committed to protecting students | |
Jammu, July 23 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir spokespersons Arun Gupta and Dr Tahir Chowdhary on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over the NEET paper leak controversy, accusing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of avoiding a discussion in Parliament and attempting to politicize an issue concerning the country's students.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar here, Arun Gupta said the alleged NEET paper leak is a matter of grave concern and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the issue with utmost seriousness, making it clear that the future of students remains the government's highest prior... |
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| | Anil Kumar inspects landslide-affected NH-44 stretches | | reviews restoration works in Udhampur | | Udhampur, July 22 (Scoop News)-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Public Works Department, Anil Kumar Singh, today conducted an extensive inspection of the landslide-affected stretches of National Highway-44 from Udhampur to Chenani to review the damage and the progress of restoration works.
He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, along with officers from the Civil Administration, Traffic Police and the National Highways Authority of India.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner briefed the ACS on the extent of damage caused by recent landslides along the Udhampur-Chenani stretch of NH-44. He informed him about the ongoing restoration, debris clearance and ... |
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| | BJP holds protest in Jammu, vows to defeat every conspiracy against democracy | | and constitutional institutions | 
Jammu, July 22 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, held a massive protest outside the Congress office at Shahidi Chowk, Jammu, slamming the Congress leadership for deliberately trying to create political instability, misleading the youth, and attempting to weaken India's democratic institutions for narrow political interests.
Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma led the protest, which witnessed the participation of more than a thousand BJP workers despite incessant rainfall.
Senior BJP leaders, including Vice-President Rajiv Charak... |
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| | Deputy Chief Minister visits flood hit Bella | | reviews restoration works in Rajouri |  Rajouri, July 22 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited the flood-affected area of Bella in Rajouri to assess the ground situation following the recent flash floods.
During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister interacted with the officers and field functionaries deployed on the spot. He directed them to expedite restoration works, including clearance of damaged road stretches and restoration of essential services, so that normalcy is restored at the earliest.
Later, the Deputy Chief Minister chaired a review meeting in Rajouri to review the progress o... |
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Kashmir News |
| PDF President Hakeem Yaseen Expresses Concern Over Rain Damage, Power Disconnections in Budgam | | |
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday expressed deep concern over the extensive damage caused by recent heavy rains across Kashmir, particularly in the Beerwah area of Budgam district.
He said the torrential rains and flash floods have caused widespread damage to residential houses, commercial establishments, agricultural land and public infrastructure, leaving several families in distress. He expressed particular concern over the damage caused to the Shopping Complex in Beerwah and other private properties, saying the losses have severely affected the livelihoods of many people.
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| | DPIIT Director visits NIT Srinagar's Greenovator Incubation Foundation | | reviews Startup ecosystem | |
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)-Director, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Dr. Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh, IAS, on Friday visited the Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF)—the Inclusive Technology Business Incubator hosted at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to review its startup ecosystem, interact with entrepreneurs, and assess ongoing efforts to promote innovation and technology-led entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr. Bhuvnesh was accompanied by CA Tripti Shinghal Somani, Founder of WOMENNOVATOR – Global Incubator for Women, and Shabir Hussain Shah, Faculty Member, Jammu and... |
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| | CUKashmir holds workshop on women empowerment | | |
Ganderbal, July 23 (Scoop News)-Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) and Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, organized a one-day ICSSR-sponsored workshop on "Empowerment of Women through Awareness regarding the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019."
The workshop was organized under an ICSSR-sponsored Policy Research Project led by Dr. Mahjabin Banu, Principal Investigator and Chief Project Director.
The workshop witnessed participation from academicians, legal experts, government officials, representatives of civil society organizations, Mission Shakti, women welfare officers, ASHA workers, medi... |
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| | Interdisciplinary research key to advancing biomedical innovation: CUKashmir VC | | |
Ganderbal, July 23 (Scoop News)-Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised a one-day workshop on “Engineering Smart Polymeric Scaffolds and Functional Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications” under the Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) component of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), here Thursday.
Addressing the participants, Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, emphasized that interdisciplinary research, innovation and skill-oriented education are indispensable for addressing contemporary healthcare challenges and advancing biomedical sciences. “Higher educational institutions must create ecosystem... |
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| | Heavy Rainfall: DC Anantnag visits high risk areas, takes stock of situation | | | Anantnag, July 23 (Scoop News)- Amid continuous inclement weather and heavy rainfall, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today conducted an extensive tour of various high-risk locations, vulnerable riverside areas, and major streams (Nallahs) across the district to assess the situation on the ground.
The DC toured critical sites including Mehndi Kadal, Danter Bridge, Ashajipora Bye Pass, Deva Colony, Rooh, and Aang to observe the ground situation. He was accompanied by ADC, Dr. Muzamil Maqbool Beig; SE Hydraulics, Sareer Ahmad Wani; SE PWD, Syed Ishfaq Ahmad; ACR, Tariq Ahmad Malik; Tehsildar Anantnag, ExEn Flood Control, CEO and Secretary MCA and officials fro... |
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| | CS reviews adoption of Chandigarh's online Property Management System | | for Housing Colonies in J&K | |
Srinagar, July 23 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today in a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) reviewed the adoption of Chandigarh's Property Management System (PMS) developed by their National Informatics Centre (NIC) for digitising the management of housing colonies under the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), here.
The initiative aims at providing transparent, efficient and citizen-centric online services to the allottees of government housing colonies across the Union Territory.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department; Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC); Commissione... |
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| | Tarigami chairs Environment Committee meeting | | Reviews eco-tourism policy, emphasizes destination specific master plans for sustainable growth | 
Srinagar, July 23 (Scoop News)- MLA, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami today chaired a meeting of the Committee on Environment here at Legislative Assembly Complex to assess the implementation of the J&K Eco-Tourism Policy and environmental safeguards across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Legislators Professor Gharu Ram, Dr Sajjad Shafi, Showkat Hussain Ganie and Javaid Riyaz Bedar.
The Committee was apprised that the J&K Eco-Tourism Policy is in the advanced stages of formulation and aims to establish a framework for conservation of natural resources, regulation of tourism act... |
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| | J&K Judicial Academy organizes capacity-building programme on Juvenile Justice | | 
Srinagar, July 23 (Scoop News)- Under the guidance of Justice Sindhu Sharma, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Chairperson, Committee under the Juvenile Justice Act, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organized a Capacity-Building Programme on Juvenile Justice for the Principal Magistrates of the Juvenile Justice Boards.
The programme was conducted in hybrid mode, with the Principal Magistrates from the Kashmir Division participating physically at the Academy's Mominabad Campus, Srinagar, while those from the Jammu Division joined virtually. The programme was a... |
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Other Stories |
| “J&K Needs School-Friendly, Child-Centric Laws & Policies To Deliver Quality Education”: PSA President | | PSA Calls For National-Level Education Regulations, Rational Fee Policy & Simplified Regulatory Framework | |
Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)-Stressing that meaningful educational reforms must begin with creating an enabling environment for schools, Private Schools Association J&K (PSA) State President Bilal Ahmad Bhat has urged the Jammu & Kashmir Government to introduce school-friendly and student-centric laws and regulations on the pattern of other Indian states, saying that quality education cannot flourish under an excessive regulatory framework.
In a statement issued to the press, PSA President Bilal Bhat said that since Jammu & Kashmir became a Union Territory, there is an even greater need to align its education policies with the best practices followed across the country, where private... |
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| | Vikram Randhawa hears public grievances | | calls for urgent flood preparedness and swift civic action | |
Jammu, July 22 (Scoop News)-Ch. Vikram Randhawa, MLA and senior BJP leader, conducted a public grievance redressal camp at the BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, where he patiently heard the concerns of numerous individuals and deputations from different parts of the city and assured them of prompt intervention for the resolution of their genuine grievances.
The grievance camp was coordinated by Er. Dil Bahadur Singh Jamwal, Incharge, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and Er. T.K. Sharma, Co-Convenor of the Abhiyan, who ensured the smooth conduct of the programme.
A deputation from Sector-5, Trikuta Nagar sought the repair of defunct street lights, while residents of Nanak Nagar raised ... |
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| | "Every Child's Dream Deserves An Opportunity To Flourish": Veteran Educationist | | |
Srinagar, July 22 (Scoop News)-The spirit of academic excellence, perseverance and youthful ambition came alive in Srinagar as SKIE Classes, Parraypora, one of J&K's top leading coaching institutions, organised a magnificent felicitation ceremony to honour 126 students who successfully qualified the prestigious NEET-2026 examination across various categories. The event celebrated not only outstanding academic success but also the relentless dedication of students, the unwavering sacrifices of parents and the invaluable guidance of teachers who collectively transformed dreams into reality.
The ceremony was graced by Dr. Hafeez Shah, Secretary, IT department, Government of J&K, as the Ch... |
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| | Panun Kashmir Stages Protest in Delhi, Confronts National Conference | | Reiterates "Justice Before Statehood" | 
New Delhi, July 20 (Scoop News)-Activists of Panun Kashmir today staged a protest in the national capital, asserting that justice for the displaced Kashmiri Hindu community must precede any move towards the restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir. During the protest, Panun Kashmir activists confronted leaders and supporters of the National Conference near Ashoka Road, raising slogans and maintaining that political demands for statehood cannot supersede the unresolved issues arising from the genocide and exodus of Kashmiri Hindus.
The protest was led by Panun Kashmir Chairman Tito Gan... |
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| | Sajad Ahmed Shah assumes charge as DIO Shopian | | District Admin extends warm welcome | | Shopian, July 19 (Scoop News)-District Administration Shopian today accorded a warm welcome to Sajad Ahmed Shah, who assumed charge as District Information Officer (DIO), Shopian.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Dr.Nasir Ahmed Lone, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz and officers and officials of the District Information Centre (DIC) welcomed new DIO and conveyed their best wishes for his successful tenure in the district.
On the occasion, the DC expressed confidence that Sajad Ahmed Shah would discharge his responsibilities with dedication, professionalism and commitment while further str... |
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| | Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Full-Scale Relief Response as Flash Floods Ravage Rajouri and Poonch | | | Srinagar, July 19 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has voiced profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the devastating flash floods that struck parts of Rajouri and Poonch following torrential rains.
In a statement issued today, Mehbooba Mufti said the unfolding humanitarian crisis has left families shattered, displaced thousands, and caused significant damage to homes, roads and other public infrastructure. She expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
She urged the administration to mount an all-out relief and rescue operation ... |
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| | Booth-level strength is the foundation of BJP’s success: Ashok Koul | | |
Jammu, July 19 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul addressed a series of meetings of Booth Presidents and their teams at Pahari Mohalla Shakti Kendra, Mohinder Nagar Shakti Kendra (Swami Govind Kaul Ji Ashram), Puran Nagar Shakti Kendra, and Top Sherkhania Shakti Kendra in District Jammu to review preparations for the upcoming Mann Ki Baat programme and strengthen the party's booth-level organizational structure.
The meetings focused on ensuring maximum public participation in Mann Ki Baat, enhancing coordination among booth teams, and effectively implementing the party's upcoming organizational programmes through the active involvement of every activist.
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| | Shabir Ahmad Bhat assumes charge as FPO | | Shabir Ahmad Bhat assumes charge as FPO; Parvaiz Ahmad Lone takes over as Youth Information Officer | 
Srinagar, July 19 (Scoop News)-Following the recent reshuffle in the Information Department, Shabir Ahmad Bhat today assumed charge as Field Publicity Officer (FPO), Kashmir, while Parvaiz Ahmad Lone assumed charge as Youth Information Officer, Kashmir, at the Joint Directorate of Information, Kashmir.
Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, Deputy Director Information Headquarter Kashmir, Deputy Director, PR, Cultural Officer, Kashmir and other officials of the department welcomed both the officers on assuming their new assignments.
Soon after assuming charge, t... |
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